Hidradenitis Suppurativa Can Be Caused By More Than Just DietI’m frustrated. I’m angry. I’m thoroughly annoyed. I don’t know how many times this needs to be said, but let me shout...reactions8comments
The Benefits of Online HS CommunitiesBefore becoming part of the online hidradenitis suppurativa community, I really felt alone. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again...reactionscomments
Living with Embarrassing Moments of Hidradenitis SuppurativaIf you have Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS), I'm sure you've had an embarrassing moment or two in public. I will tell you about...reactionscomments
Dating with HS Part Two: Nurturing Self-Love and Finding SupportIn the first part of this series, we explored the challenges and growth opportunities of dating with Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS). Now, let's...reactionscomments
Hustle Culture and HS“You have as many hours in a day as Beyoncé” “Rise and Grind” “Sleep is for the weak” How many of us...reactionscomments
Talking To Your Friends About HSWhen I was first diagnosed with hidradenitis suppurativa, I felt an overwhelming sense of loneliness. Anyone who has been diagnosed with HS...reactionscomments
So You Think You Have HS - Now What?!Maybe you saw that episode of Dr. Pimple Popper and realized the lesions under your arms/legs/groin/back/neck/etc. look surprisingly the same, maybe you...reactionscomments
Please Don’t Be Ashamed Of Your BodySummer is officially here! Woo hoo for no school and longer days, but summer also means more heat and less clothes. It...reactionscomments
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...reactions1comment
The Big 3: The 3 Stages of HSHello Beautiful people, in this video, I speak about the three different stages of HS. I also speak about The Hurley Staging...reactionscomments
The Confidence to Say Yes to Your Dreams (part 2)Building the confidence to say yes to your dreams takes a lot, so we are back with part two of this series...reactionscomments
The confidence to say yes to your dreams part 2Now that you know about my journey to actualizing my dreams, part two is dedicated to providing you with some tangible steps...reactionscomments
Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) Advocate Hosts HS Awareness SummitManaging my Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) through the years has taught me that healing can be more beneficial when the mind, body, and...reactionscomments
The 2024 Social Health Awards ProgramEditorial Note: Nominations for 2024 are now closed. We are very excited to announce the launch of the 2024 Social Health Awards...reactionscomments
Living With A Fistula - A Literal Pain In The Butt!!Fistulas, a literal pain in the butt. If you haven't heard of a fistula don't worry, neither did I until I, unfortunately...reactions3comments
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...reactions1comment
How I Manage Skin Irritation From Conventional BandagesI have dealt with managing my sensitive skin for practically all of my life. In recent years, while on my journey to...reactions1comment
Fully Accepting my HS (Part 2)To this day, I still don't have a specific dermatologist or anyone I go to for HS. I think that’s partly because...reactions2comments
Please Don’t Make Me Feel Guilty for Having My TriggersAs I type this, my hidradenitis suppurativa is going haywire. After a few months of doing great, I now have multiple flares...reactions2comments
Holiday Gifts For Your Loved One With Hidradenitis SuppurativaChristmas, Hanukkah, and the holiday season in general is a wonderful time of year – for most. However, when living with a...reactionscomments