The Obesity Bias: How Doctors Dismiss People Who Are OverweightIf you go to the doctor for a health issue or concern, or because you are in pain, you would expect a thorough exam to get to the root cause...reactionscomments
Stigma Surrounding HSIn this video, Chaz discusses the stigma around hidradenitis suppurativa and share why he tries to combat it. Chaz believes that HS Warriors, their community, and their medical teams can...reactions1comment
Warm Hug Apple CakeI have been experimenting lately with alternative ingredients. Well, an alternative to me - I grew up with old-fashioned wheat flour, full butter, eggs from the chickens outside, you get...reactions3comments
Getting an Inflectra (Remicade) InfusionStarting a new medication always makes me anxious. When my Humira stopped being effective for me, my doctor recommended we begin Inflectra (the equivalent to Remicade). I was not sure...reactionscomments
Communication, Body Language, and HSCommunication is one of the most important aspects of life. It sets a positive tone to create and to maintain long lasting relationships. It is a basic requirement that serves...reactions2comments
Recipe for Art: Wrapping StonesSometimes 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...reactions2comments
Recovery, A Gradual ProcessIn case you missed it, check out Parts 1 and 2 of this series! Tina was discharged from the hospital the following day. It was a huge sigh of relief...reactions1comment
HSDisease.com Giveaway Terms and ConditionsThese Official Rules apply to any giveaway (or “Promotion”) published on HSDisease.com, a Health Union (“Health Union” or “We”) owned and operated website. For conflicts between the Promotional giveaway article...reactionscomments
The Challenges of Rural Life and HSI have moved 25 times in the last 30 years. I’ve lived on an island where the year-round residency was 300. I’ve moved across the country 5 times. I’ve moved...reactionscomments
Walking With Hidradenitis Suppurativa (Part 1)Here is the first video of my Walking with HS series. In the first installment, I pose and answer the questions of how long I’ve been walking with HS, while...reactions5comments
Tips for Getting Through College with HS!Anyone who has attended college while having HS has been there – a midterm is coming up and amidst all of the stress of getting your work done, you feel...reactions1comment
How I Learned To Accept My Scars As A Masterpiece (Part 2)In case you missed it, check out Part 1 of this series! Months preceding this moment, I was sitting on the exam table at my dermatologist’s office when I was...reactions3comments
Navigating The Bad DaysThis video is all about getting through the bad days and what keeps me going. I share some of the things have helped me navigate through some really dark days...reactionscomments
Recipe for Art: Trouble DollsSometimes during a flare or especially painful lesions, those of us with HS can be stuck in a loop of depression and inactivity. Art helps us to process our feelings...reactionscomments
How I Learned To Accept My Scars As A Masterpiece (Part 1)“My scars help create the masterpiece that is me.” I begged my eyes to acknowledge my broken reflection in the mirror as these words echoed in my head willing me...reactions1comment
Finding The Inner Warrior Within YouIn this video, Chaz encourages other HS Warriors by sharing a story of a situation that helped him find his inner warrior. Through this experience, Chaz learned to not place...reactionscomments
Recipe for Art: Googly Eye CoasterSometimes 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...reactionscomments
In A Pool Of BloodIn case you missed it, check out Part 1 of this series, Complexities of Disease Management and Single Parenting. At first, I couldn’t really comprehend what was going on but...reactions7comments
How Do I Know If My Cosmetics Are Safe to Use?If live with hidradenitis suppurativa and have ever used cosmetics, you may wonder how the federal government makes sure these products are safe. You may also wonder what steps you...reactionscomments
Getting Another Diagnosis with HSHS is a grueling disease that has taught me so much. I was diagnosed when I was 17 years old and will soon be 27. Coming up on the 10...reactionscomments
