Chelsea Perry

In case you missed it, check out Part 1 of this series! Months preceding this moment, I was sitting on the exam table at my dermatologist’s office when I was...

“My scars help create the masterpiece that is me.” I begged my eyes to acknowledge my broken reflection in the mirror as these words echoed in my head willing me...

In case you missed it, check out Parts 1 and 2 of this series! In learning to accept that my journey with HS is in fact not my fault, I...

In case you missed it, check out Part 1 of this series! My college days were filled with interrupted sleep patterns, meal choices that lacked proper nutrition, and an intense...

I was a young girl who had just tasted my first sense of womanhood when I felt a small bump in my genital region that generated intense agony each time...

I have dealt with managing my sensitive skin for practically all of my life. In recent years, while on my journey to living a healthier lifestyle, I’ve successfully switched out...

I like to think that life consists of a collection of moments ranging from the most memorable times to everyday living. When I look back on the most memorable times...

If you missed it, check out Part 1 of this series: Chronic Illness and Burnout: Recognizing the Signs. Realizing that you are experiencing feelings of burnout and taking action to...

Chances are if you have been living with HS and its potentially debilitating effects, you have probably sought experiences from other warriors to better understand what you are going through...

We can all use a little mood boost from time to time. I used to play digital games quite often, but as life happened I focused more of my attention...

I find that being diagnosed with a chronic illness has made me become more of a reflective person now more than ever. On days when I’m not having a terrible...

Check out the Part 1 of this series How A Trip to the Dermatologist Crushed My Treatment Dreams. The doctor rushed out of the room and left us waiting for...

It is true that self-care has become quite the buzzword in wellness arenas over the past few years. Yet, I can’t get enough of finding ways to practice self-care in...

We have all been there before. You have received your diagnosis, sat in your thoughts about said diagnosis, and now you feel ready to become the expert on this newfound...

Have you ever spent time outside and realized that nature seemed to heal something inside of you? I know I definitely have and this is why I make an effort...

Chances are, if you have HS and you are seeking treatment options, you have probably been to a dermatologist as one of the first steps in your treatment plan. For...

It’s almost that time of year again. That time of year when some of us HS warriors find ourselves in an imaginary race trying to beat the heat and keep...

Let’s face it, today’s society has many of us on the go now more than ever. Early on, we are taught to live relatively routine lives that involve work or...

Although I have known that I have had HS for several years now, I only recently started to research wound care and ingredients that could aid in the healing process...

I cannot count the number of times I have woken up to bloody sheets. The first few times it happened, I have to admit that I was a little perturbed...