Simple Tricks For Managing Armpit FlaresI want to share some of my tricks for when I get Hidradenitis flares in my armpits. These tricks are just my own personal favorites and what works for me...
What Areas Does HS Affect?Small, somewhat itchy bumps or large, painful sores may be the first symptom of hidradenitis suppurativa (HS). HS is a painful, chronic inflammatory skin disease. Recognizing the sites of HS...
Flare Stories: An HS Flare That I’ll Never ForgetI like to think that life consists of a collection of moments ranging from the most memorable times to everyday living. When I look back on the most memorable times...
Wound Care Hacks Every HS Patient Should KnowWound care is central to the healing of hidradenitis suppurativa (HS). If wounds are not cared for properly, it can leave room for bacteria growth and possible infection. While every...
The Invisibility of PainSome people with hidradenitis suppurativa are able to manage their pain using over-the-counter or prescription pain medicines, but many others are not. Sometimes, pain cannot be fully controlled by medicine...
The Importance of CommunityIn this video, Chaz reminds us about the importance of community and finding others who really understand what it’s like to live with hidradenitis suppurativa...
Sticks and Stones May Break My Bones (But Triggers Will Probably Always Hurt Me)Like many autoimmune diseases, hidradenitis suppurativa flares can be set off by certain things. I’m going to refer to these things as “triggers” since they trigger the development of a...
Best Practices for Talking to Your Doctor About HS SymptomsHidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic skin condition that can present and affect people in many different ways. There is important information that a dermatology provider needs during an office...
How Does HS Impact Mental Health?Walking by a mirror and seeing the visible wounds of hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) can make for a difficult day. Although HS has unique signs and symptoms, the fact that the...
