Fishing For A CureOne thing that has worked for managing my mental health dealing with HS has been the outdoors. I spent so much time in doctor's offices, emergency rooms, at home in... By Keevin Collier2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
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... By Jess Mangiaracina PA-C2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Body Confidence & HS: How I Fell In Love With My Body Even When It Felt Like It Didn’t Love Me BackAs someone with a multitude of chronic illnesses, I often felt at war with my body. HS was the first chronic illness that I was diagnosed with, and as a... By Cooper3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
PSA: You Are Not A Bad Person If You Have Your TriggersHello, everyone! I hope you’ve all been staying safe and healthy and having a happy and healthy 2021! For today’s episode of “Selina’s Random Hidradenitis Thoughts and Oddities,” I thought... By Selina Ferragamo3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How Being Desperate for Relief From Hidradenitis Suppurativa Ruined My Womanhood (Part 2)When I put on my first pair of underwear after my surgery, I knew my life would never be the same. Uncomfortable isn't even the word to describe how I... By Jasmine IVANNA Espy4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
My HS Story Part One: Jasmine Ivanna EspyI was only 11-years-old when I was diagnosed with hidradenitis suppurativa. Middle school was already difficult without the addition of a chronic illness. It was difficult because I was a... By Jasmine IVANNA Espy4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
50 Things You Might Need to Hear If You Live with Hidradenitis SuppurativaSo here in New York it’s currently freezing and beautiful and blizzarding out (it’s a verb, I swear). I really love watching the snow but I currently can’t go stand... By Selina Ferragamo3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Three Ways to Feel Sexy with Hidradenitis SuppurativaBecause of the nature of Hidradenitis Suppurativa, whether you identify as a man or a woman in stage I, II, or III, issues with self-esteem can and probably will arise... By Jasmine IVANNA Espy3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Thank You for Taking Our Survey!We appreciate you taking the time to answer all of our questions. Your responses will help us better understand life with hidradenitis suppurativa. New here? We invite you to explore... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Dear My Younger SelfWell hello there, Young Selina. This is your future self. Right now, you’re 25 years old (8 days shy of 26) and about to move into an apartment with your... By Selina Ferragamo3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Life with HSI walked past this paper and pen so many times before I actually got over the fear of sharing my story living with Hidradenitis Suppurativa. For years I've been a... By Keevin Collier4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
How Being Desperate for Relief From Hidradenitis Suppurativa Ruined My Womanhood (Part 1)Living with hidradenitis suppurativa whether you identify as male or female is utterly atrocious. While some patients do experience varying degrees of the condition, the same pain, drainage, smell, open... By Jasmine IVANNA Espy3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Hidradenitis Selina and The Tale of the Doctor that Probably Shouldn’t be a DoctorIt’s not a secret that I’ve had Hidradenitis for a long time, and over this period of time, I’ve compiled a doosey of stories about living with it and dealing... By Selina Ferragamo4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Why I Tackle Bloody Sheets Without Conventional Laundry DetergentsI cannot count the number of times I have woken up to bloody sheets. The first few times it happened, I have to admit that I was a little perturbed... By Chelsea Perry3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
5 Self Care Tips for Patients with Hidradenitis SuppurativaSelf-care is important no matter who you are but having a chronic illness means taking extra steps to ensure you're taken care of due to the toll it may have... By Jasmine IVANNA Espy3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Simplifying Shower Time for the HS SpoonieLiving with a chronic illness can make everyday activities complicated—even when having set supports in place. From dealing with the hassle of slippery soap bottles, lengthy hair washing sessions, and... By Chelsea Perry2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How I Boost My Smoothies for Anti-Inflammatory BenefitsSmoothies have long been a quick and tasty way for me to get in a variety of nutrients in a liquid form. These days, smoothie concoctions have become even more... By Chelsea Perry2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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... By Selina Ferragamo3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How Having Hidradenitis Suppurativa Helped Me Take Control of My Mental HealthEver since I can remember I've always been sad. If it wasn't because of Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS), it was because I was fat, Black, and taller than all of my... By Jasmine IVANNA Espy3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
How Technology Brings Both Convenience and Confusion: Results of the Connected Health SurveySometimes, it feels like we are surrounded by technology. Apps, devices, trackers, and gadgets are everywhere! In this digital age, though, everyone has a different level of comfort using technology... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments