Managing college with HS..Hi guys! Rebecca here. I’ve recently enrolled in college as a mature student. I’m wondering does anyone have any tips for managing school life with HS? I’d love to hear...Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 repliesCoping
Hidradenitis Suppurativa Lesions and BiofilmsI'm going to include this article from the NIH; the abstract does a fairly good job of outlining why biofilms may be a real concern in trying to treat HS...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesTreatmentDermatologistWound Care
Talking to friends about HSI have been realising recently that I tend to downplay my symptoms to my friends & family as I don’t like letting them down when I cancel plans? Anyone else...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesCopingAwareness
Do you resonate with the term 'rare disease' ?Too many people live in silence with hidradenitis suppurativa that is grossly underreported and misdiagnosed. Not too long ago, hidradenitis suppurativa was considered a rare disease. We want to know:...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesAwareness
Thread of Positivity: Show me your pets!I wanted to start a thread of positivity so people who were feeling down had somewhere to go to cheer themselves up. Show me the adorable creatures who help you...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesCaregivingCopingDepression
SurgerySurgery of any kind can bring on a host of emotions. Have you had surgery? What did you experience? Are you considering surgery and looking for tips from others who...Reactions 0 reactions Comments8 replies
Body ImageI've been struggling a lot lately with accepting my body as it is now. Of course, I have an idea of all the surgeries I want to have to get...Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 repliesCopingAwarenessMental Health
Has anyone done Clindamycin and Rifamin therapy?Hi there! I'm wondering if any of you have had success with 10 weeks of Clindamycin and Rifampin and HS remission? I just started it today. I'm not looking for...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesTreatmentDermatologist
How do you plan to beat the heat this summer?Warmer weather is complicated for those living with HS. While we may want to enjoy the warmer months, heat can trigger flares. What are your go-to tips and tricks to...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesTriggersFlaresWeather
What type of doctor should I see for my HS?What's the best specialist to see? Or should I just see my GP for my care?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 replies