Living

Well 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...

I 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...

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...

It’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...

I 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...

Self-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...

Living 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...

Smoothies 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...

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...

Ever 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...

Sometimes, 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...

Hello world! It is I, Hidradenitis Selina. A lot of the time, my articles are targeted towards people that are suffering from hidradenitis suppurativa. However, this article is going to...

Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a painful, chronic skin disease that causes lumps to form under the skin. The lumps usually show up in places where the skin rubs together. In...

I have a confession: that offensive smell of body odor used to be me! I have a long dark history with using deodorant and for that reason, I steered clear...

With the number of times I have heard “You have boils? I get those, too!” you would think that I would be used to receiving this reaction when I share...

It’s no secret that hidradenitis suppurativa can be triggered by stress, anxiety, and depression. Because of this, it can be beneficial to try and limit these things as much as...

Choosing to use my voice to advocate for Hidradenitis Suppurativa awareness has led me to create connections, discover new avenues to share my story, and also be more hyper-focused on...

For me, the new year has always signaled reflective thoughts and the need to create an action plan to ensure future success. For so long it seemed to me that...

Editor’s note: This post contains graphic images of Selina’s armpits before and after her surgeries. Hey you! Welcome back! You have no idea how excited I am that you decided...

The Tale of Dr. Homeboy In Part 2, we left off at the part where I got butchered by a general surgeon, and things were crappy. After the surgery, my...