Living With Hidradenitis Suppurativa, Am I Desirable?What is desirability, and what makes us think we need to be desirable to others? Is it instinct? Is it our need to mate and find a partner? What is... By Jasmine Espy2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
I'm Not Angry, I Just Have Boundaries (Part 1)Inevitably, there are going to be bad days with HS. And as much as I may hate that sometimes, it comes with the territory of having a chronic illness. During... By Shatece Haynes3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Recipe for Art: Meditation Drawing (Lichen)Sometimes during a flare or especially painful lesions, those of us with HS are stuck in a loop of depression and inactivity. Art can help us to process our feelings... By Chelsea Freund1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Pain Management for Hidradenitis SuppurativaPeople who have hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) develop areas of damage, or lesions, on their skin. These bumps may become red and fill with pus. They may burst, drain and resolve... By Editorial Team3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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, HS isn’t the most pleasant thing to talk... By Selina Ferragamo3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Recipe for Art: Coffee Filter FlowersSometimes during a flare or especially painful lesions, those of us with HS are stuck in a loop of depression and inactivity. Art helps us to process our feelings and... By Chelsea Freund1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Importance of Getting a Second Opinion It took me a long time to realize this, but just because someone has the prefix “Dr.” before their name, it doesn’t mean they’re going to necessarily help treat you... By Selina Ferragamo2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What Is Polycystic Ovary Syndrome?Some people with hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) may also have polycystic ovary syndrome, or PCOS. When someone has 2 or more conditions at once, the conditions are called comorbidities. Having comorbidities... By Editorial Team4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Learning To Love Myself With HS (Part 3)In case you missed it, check out Parts 1 and 2 of this series! In addition to all I had to learn about my body to manage my HS, I... By Shatece Haynes3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Gaslighting Before My Hidradenitis Suppurativa DiagnosisMedical gaslighting is a hot topic now, as we become aware of how we are “handled” historically and currently as hidradenitis suppurativa patients. In the past – and that includes... By Chelsea Freund5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How I Manage the Pain Associated with HSIt’s no lie that the pain associated with HS can be unbearable and agonizing. For those of you with HS, you know exactly what I mean. For those of you... By Selina Ferragamo3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Taking Ownership Of Your Diagnosis (Part 4)In the final video of this four part series, we discuss what it means to get knowledge, but to not become overwhelmed. It’s important to take steps toward obtaining information... By Chaz Frazier1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Chronic Illness In Your TwentiesAs a 20-something woman, my life is expected to look a certain way. There is a certain Sex-and-the-City-esque romanticization of being in your 20’s. People think you go out partying... By Isela Nataly3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Non-Toxic Cleaning for Hidradenitis Suppurativa (Part 1)I am huffing and puffing and wiping some dew drops off of my brow. Now it’s time for a water break. Okay, I’m just 30 minutes in, but I know... By Chelsea Freund4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Curry Leaves ChutneyCurry leaves usually make it to the list of ingredients that are used for tempering. Thus, this nutrient-rich herb never gets eaten in large proportions. Curry leaves can easily be... By Meera ThirthaBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Anti-Inflammatory DietInflammation is 1 way our bodies respond to infection or injury. We want our immune system to protect us from foreign invaders. But sometimes, inflammation can spread throughout the body... By Editorial Team2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How Food Became My EnemyContent warning: This article may be a trigger for individuals who are dealing with or have dealt with eating disorders. At one point in my life, food soothed my anxious... By Jasmine Espy2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Taking Ownership Of Your Diagnosis (Part 3)In the third video of this taking ownership of your hidradenitis suppurativa diagnosis series, I remind HS Warriors that it is okay not to have all the answers. HS can... By Chaz Frazier1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Learning To Love Myself With HS (Part 2)In case you missed it, check out Part 1 of this series! I’d be lying if I said that there aren’t times when the pain of hidradenitis suppurativa can completely... By Shatece Haynes2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
45 Things Not to Feel Guilty About Due To Having HSI find that I tend to carry guilt and sometimes it has to do with my hidradenitis suppurativa. HS is so difficult to live with and sometimes it causes obstacles... By Selina Ferragamo2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments