The Importance of CommunityIn this video, Chaz reminds us about the importance of community and finding others who really understand what it’s like to live with hidradenitis suppurativa... By Chaz Frazier1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
My Journey to Humira (Part 1)There is nothing in this world that I hate more than the sight of my own blood. Watching a gruesome scene on TV or seeing a client’s injuries are totally... By Gabriella Birzh3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Not Your Tia's TacosI think we all know those people who are really excited about hot sauce. I have a medical condition that now makes me have allergic reactions to spicy items (sad... By Chelsea FreundBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Hidradenitis Suppurativa – You Are Your Best Advocate (Part 1)Why don’t you tell me a little bit about yourself? I know, everyone hates this question. Nearly everyone, that is. Let’s be a little more specific. Are you a lover... By Chelsea Freund4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
A Relief To Finally Have A DiagnosisFormerly known as acne inverse, Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) is a chronic skin condition that affects the hair follicles and sweat glands of the body. It manifests as painful puss-filled swellings... By Meera Thirtha3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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
The Good, The Bad, The Ugly (Part 3: The Ugly)Hello beautiful people. In this video, I bring you the final video to my three-part series, The Good, The Bad & The Ugly. I hope someone can find this helpful... By Joey Torre1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 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
Sharing Your HS Diagnosis With An EmployerThis video is all about sharing your hidradenitis suppurativa diagnosis with an employer. I’ve had to share my diagnosis with two of my employers and here are some of my... By Chaz Frazier1 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
HS and Friendships (Part 4)"As a friend, I think that the most helpful thing you can do is listen to what your friend is saying they have a hard time with.” In this video... By Kathryn Shusta1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Ways To Handle A New HS Diagnosis (Part 4)In the fourth and final video, Chaz concludes this series by discussing how family and friends can help support an HS Warrior as they are navigating through their new diagnosis... By Chaz Frazier1 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
Ways To Handle A New HS Diagnosis (Part 3)In this video, I further break down what it means to accept a diagnosis. I open up about some of the challenges that I experienced as I was learning to... By Chaz Frazier1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments