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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions1comment
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions4comments
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...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 have heard this as ‘inspirational’ advice on social...reactionscomments
Tips for Managing Stress with HSWe all suffer from stress from time to time, it's inevitable. Stress and HS tend to go hand in hand because let's be real - how could they not? When...reactions3comments
Boiling Point: Results from the 2nd Hidradenitis Suppurativa In America SurveyFor many people with hidradenitis suppurativa (HS), there comes a point when it seems there are no treatments that provide relief from the pain and complications of HS symptoms. It...reactions1comment
The Blue Light Treatment (Part 2)In case you missed it, check out Part 1 of this series! The first minute was okay. 'Okay' translates to heat as if you are sitting on a leather seat...reactionscomments
Flare Stories: An HS Flare That I’ll Never ForgetI like to think that life consists of a collection of moments ranging from the most memorable times to everyday living. When I look back on the most memorable times...reactionscomments
The Blue Light TreatmentIt took me nine years to get my diagnosis of HS. By the time I did, I was wavering between stage I and II, and the majority of my activity...reactionscomments
Missteps and Misdiagnoses (Part 1)I first noticed it in May of my senior year of high school. A small, purple-ish, veiny bump had emerged from my right armpit. It was squarely in the middle...reactions1comment
