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
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... By Isela Nataly2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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... By Rebecca Quinn2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
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... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
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... By Chelsea Freund3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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... By Chelsea Perry3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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... By Chelsea Freund3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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... By Gabriella Birzh3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
The Mental Labor of Chronic IllnessWhen I was 17 years old, I got my HS diagnosis after 4 years of painful, recurring abscesses. Little did I know this would be the beginning of a lifelong... By Isela Nataly2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Friendships & HS (Part 1)How do you talk about what we go through with friends and family? How has HS affected your relationship and friendships? Has hidradenitis suppurativa impacted your personal relationships? As someone... By Kathryn Shusta1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Painsomnia: How To Build A Healthy Sleep Routine Around The Pain of HSYou’ve probably been there: Tossing and turning, desperate for sleep but in too much pain to do so. Sleep hygiene is an important part of physical and mental health, but... By Cooper3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Where Do I Start? How to Share Your Hidradenitis Suppurativa Story"I want to share my story but don't know how to start." If this sounds like you, you are not alone. We have heard people in the hidradenitis suppurativa (HS)... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Lessons From the Hidradenitis Suppurativa In America Survey: Quality of Life ImpactHidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a misunderstood and misdiagnosed condition that greatly affects those who have it. HS symptoms can be difficult to manage, painful, and embarrassing. We asked about day-to-day... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Stepping Out Of My Comfort Zone: Isela's Journey With Hidradenitis SuppurativaThe Editorial Team at HSDisease.com is highlighting HS warriors and their journeys in our Voices of the Community interviews. We talked to Isela, and she shared how important it is... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
A Quick Update!Why hello! It’s been a while since I gave an update on my Hidradenitis Suppurativa so I thought I would take the time to explain what’s been going on with... By Selina Ferragamo3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Letting Go Of Shame: Alice's Journey Opening Up About Her HSThe Editorial Team at HSDisease.com is highlighting HS warriors and their journeys in our Voices of the Community interviews. We talked to Alice, and she shared how she's learned to... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Dietary Restrictions and Disordered Eating: What You Need to Know (Part 2)Please note: This article mentions eating disorders and restrictive eating. If you struggle with an eating disorder, please reach out for help. You deserve support and healing, and I promise... By Cooper3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Embracing Vulnerability: Kristen's Journey To Find Her "New Normal"The Editorial Team at HSDisease.com is highlighting HS warriors and their journeys in our Voices of the Community interviews. We talked to Kristen, and she shared how she manages her... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Red Flags in Healthcare Providers: When Do I Say 'No?'Twelve years ago, I was diagnosed with Hidradenitis Suppurativa. In those years, I have seen six dermatologists, five primary care physicians, and countless other nurses and medical practitioners. Through experience... By Kathryn Shusta3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Embracing Change: Kim's Journey With Hidradenitis SuppurativaEditor’s note: This post contains images of Kim’s open hidradenitis suppurativa boils.The Editorial Team at HSDisease.com is highlighting HS warriors and their journeys in our Voices of the Community interviews... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments