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Tia Ivy

Tia Ivy is a patient advocate that has helped educate HS patients and bring awareness to the disease since 2018. In addition, Tia has used her experience to promote HS awareness in several social media campaigns. Read more.

Stigma and Shame: How It Has Affected My Life image

Stigma and Shame: How It Has Affected My Life

Almost four years ago, I was diagnosed with hidradenitis suppurativa, a chronic inflammatory skin condition that affects the hair follicles. Living with...

By Tia Ivy

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