My Perfect ProfessionI’m always so curious about what type of job people with hidradenitis suppurativa have. Hidradenitis is one of the most painful things...reactions2comments
Low Carb Snack IdeasIf you’ve read any of my previous articles, you might already know that my Hidradenitis triggers are gluten and processed sugar (besides...reactions1comment
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...reactionscomments
Your Hidradenitis Suppurativa StoryThere were so many emotions that came up for me when I began telling my Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) story. The main feeling...reactions1comment
Life with HSI walked past this paper and pen so many times before I actually got over the fear of sharing my story living...reactions1comment
HS Awareness Week 2022: HS Is More Than BoilsHidradenitis Suppurativa Awareness Week is here, and we’re thrilled to have you join us to bring more awareness to HS. We know...reactionscomments
What I Get When I Eat Fast FoodI’ve mentioned this a lot in my articles, but my triggers (besides anxiety, depression, stress, and my period) are gluten and sugar...reactionscomments
Dear My Younger SelfWell hello there, Young Selina. This is your future self. Right now, you’re 25 years old (8 days shy of 26) and...reactionscomments
Friendships In Your Early 20s and HSFriendships, especially those in your early 20s, are hard. You just recently graduated college, you might be moving to a new city...reactionscomments
Shrinking A Flare EarlySo normally I follow a pretty strict diet that includes whole foods and avoiding my trigger foods like nightshades, but I recently...reactionscomments
Chronic Illness and Burnout: Tips To Prevent and Manage Feelings of Exhaustion (Part 2)If you missed it, check out Part 1 of this series: Chronic Illness and Burnout: Recognizing the Signs. Realizing that you are...reactions1comment
What Is the Social Health Network Community?Like our other Health Union condition communities, the Social Health Network brings people together to drive unique and impactful conversations about health...reactionscomments
What HS Won’t Steal (Part 2)In the second video of this series, I discuss how HS won’t steal my confidence. I didn’t always have this level of...reactionscomments
The Isolation Of Hiding My HS From People (Part 1)I didn’t think about it too much the first time I felt a bump under my arm when I was 14 or...reactions1comment
What HS Won’t Steal (Part 1)This is a three part series declaring what hidradenitis suppurativa won’t steal from me. In my journey, it has come down to...reactionscomments
Legalization of Medical Marijuana: The Impact on Those Living With Chronic Health ConditionsSurveys show a majority of people in the United States are in favor of legalized marijuana for medical or recreational use. As...reactionscomments
Cultivating A Peaceful ApartmentMy home is my sanctuary. It's one of the only spaces I feel like I can be my most authentic self. As...reactions1comment
Dealing With Urticaria and HSUrticaria (commonly knows as hives) is like a skin rash. It could get triggered by various factors such as food, weather, flora...reactionscomments
Recipe for Art: Q-Tip PaintingSometimes during flares or especially painful lesions, those of us with HS are stuck in a loop of depression and inactivity. Art...reactionscomments
Making Health DecisionsIt feels like every time I go to the doctor, they want to make a change to my care. Every change strikes...reactionscomments
