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...reactionscomments
Allopathic, Holistic, and Homeopathic, Oh My! How I Use All Forms Of Medicine To Help My HS (Part 3)In case you missed it, check out Parts 1 and 2 of this series! Homeopathic and naturopathic care go hand in hand...reactionscomments
A Real Unicorn (Doctor): Part 1Even in the rare disease world, I am rare. I have seven rare diseases, and another twelve not-so-rare diseases (and when you...reactions6comments
Missteps and Misdiagnoses (Part 1)I first noticed it in May of my senior year of high school. A small, purple-ish, veiny bump had emerged from my...reactions1comment
The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly of Living With HSThe Good: Self-awareness, Part 1 I know what you all are thinking. “How in the world could you ever have any good...reactions5comments
Hidradenitis Suppurativa – You Are Your Best Advocate (Part 2)In case you missed it, check out Part 1 of this series! You made it to the appointment! Maybe it’s your first...reactionscomments
Hidradenitis Suppurativa – You Are Your Best Advocate (Part 3)In case you missed it, check out Parts 1 and 2 of this series! You’re being treated, but you need some support...reactionscomments
Lessons From the Hidradenitis Suppurativa In America Survey: Quality of Life ImpactHidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a misunderstood and misdiagnosed condition that greatly affects those who have it. HS symptoms can be difficult to...reactionscomments
The Blue Light TreatmentIt took me nine years to get my diagnosis of HS. By the time I did, I was wavering between stage I...reactionscomments
Getting It Done: How To Push Through Chores During A FlareIt would be lovely to be able to spend all of your flare days in bed snuggled up to a heating pad...reactionscomments
Books Written By HS Warriors On My Reading ListChances are if you have been living with HS and its potentially debilitating effects, you have probably sought experiences from other warriors...reactions1comment
I Love to Travel But I Do Not Love Flying: Managing Airports with HSI am writing this on my first plane ride in two years. After months of not flying due to the COVID-19 pandemic...reactionscomments
I Called In Sick To WorkWell, I did the thing. You know the thing. The thing that makes me feel like a monster. The thing I hate...reactionscomments
HS, Sobriety, and Mental HealthContent warning: This article discusses self-harm and disordered eating. I have suffered from various mental health issues since I was a teenager...reactionscomments
Well, It Does Run in Families: How I Learned that My Family Members Also Have HS“Your skin issue, are they like boils, and do you get them in your armpits?” We were standing in the kitchen of...reactionscomments
A Relief To Finally Have A DiagnosisFormerly known as acne inverse, Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) is a chronic skin condition that affects the hair follicles and sweat glands of...reactionscomments
Three Hidradenitis Suppurativa Patient Support Groups To Join OnlineIn my experience, connecting with our community is one of the most pivotal parts of healing as a Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) patient...reactionscomments
6 Tips for Staying on Top of TreatmentLiving with a long-term health condition requires us to stay on top of everything: doctor’s appointments, new symptoms, insurance, and, of course...reactionscomments
New Year, New GoalsThis last year has been a humdinger. Actually, make that the last two years. I feel like everyone on Earth was playing...reactionscomments
My 3 Stages of Hidradenitis SuppurativaDuring my last excruciatingly painful episode of Living with Hidradenitis (coming to all Blockbusters near you soon!) I realized that there’s multiple...reactions1comment
