How Can I Help Someone When They’re Flaring?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... By Selina Ferragamo4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Is There a Link Between Hidradenitis Suppurativa and Cancer?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... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
How I Tackle Smelly Underarms While Battling HSI 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... By Chelsea Perry3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
You Have Boils? I Get Those Too!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... By Chelsea Perry2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
My New Year’s Resolution: Putting Myself First in 2021It’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... By Selina Ferragamo3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Does Talking About HS Cause Me to Experience More Flares?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... By Chelsea Perry3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
3 Things 2020 Taught Me About My Chronic IllnessFor 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... By Chelsea Perry2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Strong Independent Woman That Don’t Need No Armpits (Part 4)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... By Selina Ferragamo4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Strong Independent Woman That Don’t Need No Armpits (Part 3)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... By Selina Ferragamo3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Mental Health Matters: What I Do To Stay UpliftedWhen battling chronic illness, the struggle can be real in finding balance between all of our responsibilities in life. Honestly, achieving the perfect balance may be impossible but you can... By Chelsea Perry3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Hidradenitis Suppurativa and DiabetesWhile hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is known mainly as an inflammatory skin disease, it can affect other aspects of your mental and physical well-being. Pain and scarring from lumps and tunnels... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Strong Independent Woman That Don’t Need No Armpits (Part 2)The Tale of Dr. QuackEditor's note: This post contains graphic images of Selina's armpits after her surgery. If you’re reading this, then you probably read my first installment of Strong... By Selina Ferragamo4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Hidradenitis Suppurativa ResourcesThere are many different organizations and websites focused on helping people with hidradenitis suppurativa (HS). Some offer information and news about the condition, while others support those living with the... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What Is the Connection Between Hidradenitis Suppurativa and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome?Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a painful, chronic inflammatory condition that causes painful lumps under the skin. The lumps can break open, and tunnels can form under the skin. Living with... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Strong Independent Woman That Don’t Need No Armpits (Part 1)The Tale of a Walk-In Medical Clinic There’s an episode of Bob’s Burgers where Linda says, “I hate this rash, Bobby. It’s turning me into a monster!” And then Bob... By Selina Ferragamo3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Sexuality and Hidradenitis SuppurativaSexual health and positive body image are important aspects of quality of life that can be affected by hidradenitis suppurativa (HS). HS is a chronic, or long-term, auto-inflammatory skin disease... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
It’s Okay To Not Be OkayWhen I first opened my laptop to write this article, I planned for it to be happy and upbeat. But then I realized, “Hey Selina, you don’t feel happy and... By Selina Ferragamo3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How I Track My HS FlaresMy journey to healing in chronic illness is greatly supported by staying organized and tracking my experiences as they happen. The variable nature of my HS means that my flares... By Chelsea Perry2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Folliculitis and HS: What's the Difference?Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) can be hard to diagnose because its symptoms may look like many other skin conditions. Folliculitis can often be confused with HS because they both present with... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How I Got Glad Instead of Sad: My Ways to Cope During a FlareHaving a chronic illness is never easy and having one like Hidradenitis Suppurativa can be pure hell on earth. The chronic pain. The weakening mental health. The actual physical management... By Selina Ferragamo3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments