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. Knowing you aren't the only patient with boils... By Jasmine IVANNA Espy2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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, managing treatment – all while taking care of... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Blackhead BlightSomething that comes up often in patient discussion groups is the awful manifestation of what appears to be blackheads, but are technically double-ended pseudocomedones. One person might describe theirs as... By Chelsea Freund3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
A Guide To Managing College Stress With HSCollege is stressful. There is no doubt about it. For those of us who have HS, stress can be a huge trigger. So mixing college stress with HS can have some negative... By Rebecca Quinn2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
How Chronic Boils Taught Me To Live Guilt-Free (Part 2)In case you missed it, check out Part 1 of this series! My college days were filled with interrupted sleep patterns, meal choices that lacked proper nutrition, and an intense... By Chelsea Perry3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 “Red Light, Green Light” and Nature was “It,”... By Chelsea Freund3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Coping With HS and Cultivating the Art of Being ResilientIt has been 13 years since I was diagnosed with Hidradenitis Suppurativa, a skin condition that surfaced in my early twenties. With repeated outbreaks of puss-filled lesions in my underarms... By Mandira Harinath3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Hidradenitis Suppurativa and Higher EducationWhen I was applying to colleges, I had no idea that I would go on to develop Hidradenitis Suppurativa. I often wonder if I did know, would I have applied... By Gabriella Birzh3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
HS is Expensive - Avoid Falling for Product ScamsHave you ever encountered this scam? “Send $1 to this address along with a self-addressed, stamped envelope, and we’ll send you a guide on how your dollar can turn into... By Chelsea Freund4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Qualities That I Look For In A Great Healthcare ProviderI previously wrote about red flags in healthcare providers and how to know when to say no. But it is just as important to find a doctor that is better... By Kathryn Shusta2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 stages of pain for Hidradenitis. No, I’m not... By Selina Ferragamo2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
HS & GriefDealing with HS is tough. There's no other way to say it. When I go through periods of being well and having no flare-ups, I feel great! So great that I... By Rebecca Quinn3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How Chronic Boils Taught Me To Live Guilt-Free (Part 1)I was a young girl who had just tasted my first sense of womanhood when I felt a small bump in my genital region that generated intense agony each time... By Chelsea Perry3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Great Gift Ideas That Express Your Care for Your Friend with HS‘Tis the season… to be stressful! As we all are too familiar with the overwhelming stress that is associated with the holiday season, it makes it that much easier to stress... By Joey Torre3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Hidradenitis Suppurativa Is A Bad TenantMy skin is multi-faceted. It betrays me and my secrets with a bright red blush. (Shhhhh! Can you please not tell everyone I’m embarrassed, skin?!) It pops great big welts... By Chelsea Freund3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Eenie, Meenie, Miney, Mo – These HS Lesions Have to GoFrom March of 2020 until the time of this writing, October of 2021, has really pushed my limits. It’s not as if I haven’t been through difficult times before. I... By Chelsea Freund4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
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 living a healthier lifestyle, I’ve successfully switched out... By Chelsea Perry3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Happy Birthday, HSDisease.com! 🎉December 3rd marks the 1 year anniversary of the HSDisease.com community! In celebration of 1 year full of meaningful conversations, insightful articles, and our amazing community, we want to give... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Missteps and Misdiagnoses (Part 2)In case you missed it, check out Part 1 of this series! Hidradenitis suppurativa. There was no way for me to know that two words, which at first I struggled... By Gabriella Birzh3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Hidradenitis Suppurativa Awareness Week 2022 Giveaway Terms and ConditionsOfficial Rules, Terms and Conditions for the HS Is More Than Boils Giveaway. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE DOES NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. VOID... By Editorial Team 10 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments