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...reactions1comment
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions1comment
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactionscomments
Onset Of AdversitiesAfter I completed my graduation in English literature, my parents had decided that it was imperative for me to tie the knot...reactionscomments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions3comments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions4comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
Tips for Managing Stress with HSWe all suffer from stress from time to time, it's inevitable. Stress and HS tend to go hand in hand because let's...reactions3comments
Boiling Point: Results from the 2nd Hidradenitis Suppurativa In America SurveyFor many people with hidradenitis suppurativa (HS), there comes a point when it seems there are no treatments that provide relief from...reactions1comment