How HS affects osteo-arthritisLooking for some answers as to how HS works to make OA worse. Just diagnosed with arthritis, have had an HS diagnosis for 20 years. I hit menopause and it...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesDiagnosis
Could it be HS?Hello everyone I'm wondering if I have HS. Would like to know if other people have similar experience to me. I have been to several dermatologists but they are all...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Self diagnosisWell, first off I never knew this was a thing until I ran into a video on YouTube and holy cow does this tick every box and solidly inside the...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Blue light therapyHi. I was diagnosed with HS recently after having the condition for a few years (but didn't know it had a name) I only get the occasional flare up in...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesNewly DiagnosedScaringWound Care
FOUND STUFF THAT WORKS BETTER THAN THE PRESCRIPTIONSI have tried all the medical creams prescribed by various doctors. I thought maybe if I used something for shaving rash, it might be preventative. It IS preventative BUT it...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesFlaresOTC MedicationScaring
FeaturedWhat is something you wish others knew about HS?Reactions0reactionsComments115 repliesAwareness
Helping with flare ups Hi All. New hear but been suffering with HS since I was roughly 15 (now 34 diagnosed at 19) very, very recently after what is years of not knowing why...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesDiet & Nutrition
How old were you when you were diagnosed?Getting a correct diagnosis can take so long. How old were you when you were officially diagnosed with hidradenitis suppurativa?...Reactions0reactionsComments30 repliesDiagnosis
How do you juggle the pain with work?Hi, I’m new here. First post. Anyways, I was properly diagnosed about 4 months ago when I had one burst in my groin area (it’s actually still open but they...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesDepressionInsurance & DisabilityWork & Employment
Does surgery help?Adding surgery to a biologic, does that help in any way? Do they return quickly? Is surgery even worth it?...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesDrainageSurgeryTips & Advice