Side effects from anesthesia from surgeryI had a lower penectomy done this spring to remove abscesses. I was feeling great, healing well for two months and then...reactions1replySide EffectsSurgeryTriggers
HS FlaresDoes anyone else have PTSD from HS flares? I find myself afraid to do anything because I'm not sure what will trigger...reactions11repliesTriggersPainFlares
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...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...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...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...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...reactions1replySleepFlaresPain
HS PhotosWhether you've been living with hidradenitis suppurativa for several years or you just received a diagnosis, this is a space to share...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...reactions1replyDermatologistFlaresTreatment