Recipe for Art: Tree of LifeSometimes 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 Comments2 comments
HS & GriefDealing with HS is tough. There's no other way to say it. When I go through periods of being well and having no flare-ups, I feel great! So great that I... By Rebecca Quinn3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How Chronic Boils Taught Me To Live Guilt-Free (Part 1)I was a young girl who had just tasted my first sense of womanhood when I felt a small bump in my genital region that generated intense agony each time... By Chelsea Perry3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Friendships and HS (Part 3)In this video, Katy and Gwen continue the discussion on friendships and HS. Katy has had hidradenitis suppurativa for 19 years and Katy and Gwen have been friends for 16... By Kathryn Shusta1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Great Gift Ideas That Express Your Care for Your Friend with HS‘Tis the season… to be stressful! As we all are too familiar with the overwhelming stress that is associated with the holiday season, it makes it that much easier to stress... By Joey Torre3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Hidradenitis Suppurativa Is A Bad TenantMy skin is multi-faceted. It betrays me and my secrets with a bright red blush. (Shhhhh! Can you please not tell everyone I’m embarrassed, skin?!) It pops great big welts... By Chelsea Freund3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Ways To Handle A New HS Diagnosis (Part 2)In this second video, Chaz shares the ways in which he learned to accept his HS diagnosis. It has been a long journey. He also shares what has helped him... By Chaz Frazier1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Eenie, Meenie, Miney, Mo – These HS Lesions Have to GoFrom March of 2020 until the time of this writing, October of 2021, has really pushed my limits. It’s not as if I haven’t been through difficult times before. I... By Chelsea Freund4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Friendships & HS (Part 2)As someone with Hidradenitis Suppurativa, going to the doctor can be nerve-wracking. One way our friends or family can support us (and better understand HS) is by attending the doctors’... By Kathryn Shusta1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
What Ingredients Are In Cosmetics?The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) does not need to approve most cosmetic ingredients before they are sold to consumers. But by law, cosmetics must be safe. Under the... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Onset Of AdversitiesAfter I completed my graduation in English literature, my parents had decided that it was imperative for me to tie the knot. My newly acquired independence was short-lived. While I... By Meera Thirtha3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How I Manage Skin Irritation From Conventional BandagesI have dealt with managing my sensitive skin for practically all of my life. In recent years, while on my journey to living a healthier lifestyle, I’ve successfully switched out... By Chelsea Perry3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
What Do Product Labels Mean?Many people with skin conditions are allergic to the ingredients in everyday household products. Triggers can include: The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requires that all cosmetics marketed to... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Happy Birthday, HSDisease.com! 🎉December 3rd marks the 1 year anniversary of the HSDisease.com community! In celebration of 1 year full of meaningful conversations, insightful articles, and our amazing community, we want to give... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Missteps and Misdiagnoses (Part 2)In case you missed it, check out Part 1 of this series! Hidradenitis suppurativa. There was no way for me to know that two words, which at first I struggled... By Gabriella Birzh3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
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
No Guilt Banana Cinnamon Chocolate Chip MuffinsBanana cinnamon chocolate chip muffins are my favorite!! Usually, they’re loaded with sugar and carbs, so I thought I’d try and do a healthier alternative version! This recipe uses monk... By Selina FerragamoBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Turmeric and Ginger Crispy Skin SalmonThere is nothing I love more than salmon. It seems like the more I eat it, the deeper my love grows. That's why I had to share one of my... By Jasmine IVANNA EspyBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 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
National Healthy Skin Month: Advice From A FriendIt is common for people to find skin conditions hard to live with, both in terms of managing the condition and coping with the emotional impact. This National Healthy Skin... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments