How I Discovered My Triggers and Avoid ThemDiscovering my triggers has been an uphill battle. Because our bodies change as we get older and so do my food tolerances. Where I once was fine with eating a...reactionscomments
Coming Out As Chronically Ill: How To Talk To Friends And Loved Ones About Your New DiagnosisGetting a diagnosis of HS comes with a whole host of emotions - a relief to finally have an answer, fear of what is to come, uncertainty, anger, sadness… the...reactions5comments
PSA: You Aren’t Gross Because You Don’t Shave Your ArmpitsHello everyone! I really hope you’ve been doing well and staying safe and healthy. I thought that today, I would discuss the elephant in the room - armpit hair!! But...reactions1comment
Podcasts About HS That Are Worth The ListenLet’s face it, today’s society has many of us on the go now more than ever. Early on, we are taught to live relatively routine lives that involve work or...reactions2comments
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 doing. That’s right, I called in sick to...reactionscomments
How To Tell Your Friends About Hidradenitis SuppurativaIf you're like me, then you dread the idea of having to reveal some of the most vulnerable parts of yourself to people who are close to you. Some of...reactions5comments
How I Heal Wounds Naturally With Manuka HoneyAlthough I have known that I have had HS for several years now, I only recently started to research wound care and ingredients that could aid in the healing process...reactions7comments
Don’t Sweat It! How To Exercise With HSWe all know that movement is a vital part of keeping healthy, both physically and mentally. (And especially during a global pandemic!) But having a condition that is aggravated by...reactions2comments
You Are Not AloneYou are not alone and please don’t forget that. I know that’s easier said than done, but I promise it’s true. I promise that there are other people out there...reactionscomments
The Most Challenging Part of Hidradenitis SuppurativaRecently I was asked what is the most challenging part of living with a chronic illness. The challenges with hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) are aplenty, so I wrote a list: endless...reactions1comment
In America: What's That?The In American survey is now closed. Living with hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) can be frustrating. What can make it worse is the lack of information and research available for patients...reactions6comments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions6comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions3comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions2comments
