What are your tips for finding a good dermatologist?Share your tips with fellow community members! If you haven’t found a good specialist, what challenges have you faced?...reactions4replies
How I manage my symptoms. (It has worked very well for 10 years now)My doctors misdiagnosed my condition for most of my adult life. It had progressed to stage II while I was still in my 20's and flare-ups became quite regular. It...reactions2repliesOTC MedicationTreatmentTips & Advice
Mental HealthMental health is just as important as physical health.. I am now seeing a different side of myself.. I don't know what I am going through.. My anxiety gets worse...reactions3repliesDepression
Any ideas on dealing with HS and incontinence pads?I've had HS since I was in my teens. I've also been dealing with incontinence as an older adult. The moisture from wearing the pads and perspiring and no air...reactions3replies
HS and brasHello everyone I am new here. Although I've been living with this for years, I was only diagnosed recently. Depression is starting to set in because of having to wear...reactions3repliesCopingDepression
Upper Arm Numbness & PainHi, I have had HS since I was 13/14 and was diagnosed when I was 17. I’ve always had pain but recently for the past few months my right upper...reactions1replyPainFlaresSleep
HS PhotosWhether you've been living with hidradenitis suppurativa for several years or you just received a diagnosis, this is a space to share photos of your HS journey. #HSWarriors 💜 ...reactions3repliesAwarenessFlares
HS and chronic folliculitis? Does anyone else suffer with both? I have really bad chronic folliculitis on my buttocks along with very painful and large HS boils and abscesses. They never go away. Anyone...reactions1replyDermatologistFlaresTreatment
Dapsone - what to expect/testimonies?Hi all, I started Dapsone 50mg daily about 2 and a half weeks ago now and I'm not noticing anything different. I thought maybe my HS was improving slightly but...reactions1replyDermatologistTreatmentCoping
Get to the root of hsFor the first time is 8 years I am lesion free. My hs disease state was related to ingesting certain foods. I purchased a food sensitivity kit online (Everlywell) that...reactions7replies