Living

Nurturing my inner child has played a major part in healing the mental impact of Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS). Unfortunately, I developed HS at 11 years old which complicated my childhood...

Hello World! It is I, Hidradenitis Selina, and today, I need to tell you about something that you may or may not be aware of. This something is called “hearts...

My dad got his first HS boil in the 1980s when almost no one knew what Hidradenitis Suppurativa was. He tried hundreds of products and experimental treatments (and I know...

Please note: this article touches on mature subjects with brief non-graphic mentions of self-harm and substance abuse. I woke up this morning with a searing pain in my left ear...

The Good: Self-awareness, Part 1 I know what you all are thinking. “How in the world could you ever have any good that comes with being a person who suffers...

We can all use a little mood boost from time to time. I used to play digital games quite often, but as life happened I focused more of my attention...

Developing Hidradenitis Suppurativa in the mid to early 2000s was frightening as an 11-year-old because every physician I saw had every speculation in the world but no solid diagnosis. HS...

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: music is a powerful thing. There have been so many times where I’ve heard a song start playing and it takes...

I find that being diagnosed with a chronic illness has made me become more of a reflective person now more than ever. On days when I’m not having a terrible...

I am non-binary and I use the pronouns she/they. For me, this means I do not subscribe to any gender. I sometimes present as 'feminine' and sometimes as 'masculine', sometimes...

In case you missed it, read Part 1 of Jasmine's HS Story. I am a privileged patient. I've had access to great healthcare all of my life. This access was especially...

PCOS, or polycystic ovarian syndrome, is a common comorbid condition for those that have Hidradenitis Suppurativa. I have both and want to share my experience trying to treat them both...

I was diagnosed with hidradenitis suppurativa 7 years after my first flare. I felt conflicting emotions after my diagnosis. It took me a long time to learn how to advocate...

If you’ve read any of my previous articles, you might already know that my Hidradenitis triggers are gluten and processed sugar (besides stress, anxiety, and depression). Whenever I have anything...

Check out the Part 1 of this series How A Trip to the Dermatologist Crushed My Treatment Dreams. The doctor rushed out of the room and left us waiting for...

It is true that self-care has become quite the buzzword in wellness arenas over the past few years. Yet, I can’t get enough of finding ways to practice self-care in...

I have had HS since I was 13 years old. All through high school, it spread across both my inner thighs and my groin. My doctor first suggested using a...

Managing my Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) through the years has taught me that healing can be more beneficial when the mind, body, and soul are addressed at once rather than separately...

Check out Part 1 of Katy's story, This Is What Happens During A Remicade Infusion. Remicade infusions involve a lot of waiting. Next, I wait for the medicine to be...

We have all been there before. You have received your diagnosis, sat in your thoughts about said diagnosis, and now you feel ready to become the expert on this newfound...