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There is a lot of health information available on the internet these days. From personal blogs and online magazines to government websites and beyond, advice about your health is available...

Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a lifelong skin condition. With this condition, irritation causes infections and itchy/painful bumps the size of a pea or marble to form on the skin. HS...

In case you missed it, check out Parts 1 and 2 of this series! Homeopathic and naturopathic care go hand in hand as a united team of defense against illness...

Content warning: This article discusses self-harm and disordered eating. I have suffered from various mental health issues since I was a teenager. It's only now, as a 24-year old that...

Hidradenitis suppurativa is a challenging disease, but it can also be an expensive disease. Often those who have it purchase supplies by the bulk – especially when they find something...

The internet is ripe with information on hidradenitis suppurativa and other conditions that affect the skin. Unfortunately, sometimes it can get to be a little too much. Perhaps it leaves...

As someone who lives with a debilitating chronic illness, it is important for me to recognize what brings me joy and make time to do that as much as possible...

Oh HS, some days I thank you for shaping me into the woman I am, some days I kind of forget you exist. Today, I despise you! You currently have...

Have you ever heard of the term "spoonie?" If you know what a spoonie is, then there is a good chance that you may consider yourself a spoonie or relate...

In case you missed it, check out Part 1 of this series! Holistic care is defined by the Oxford dictionary as “characterized by the treatment of the whole person, taking...

Would you like to share your experience with the hidradenitis suppurativa community and help others who are also living with this diagnosis? We are looking to add new voices to...

Editor’s Note: This article was originally shared by our sister site, Migraine.com, and was written by Amanda Workman. This is one of those articles intended for the ones who love...

Doctors, naturopaths, functional medicine, holistic care - what is the difference and how can you use all forms of healing to your advantage? In this series, I’m going to define...

As someone who came from a long line of individuals with tattoos (my dad, all of my siblings, many of my aunts and uncles, cousins, you name it!), I was...

For so many of our HS warriors, the road to diagnosis is long and involves many misdiagnoses. In fact, on average, it takes people about 7 years to get an...

Fistulas, a literal pain in the butt. If you haven't heard of a fistula don't worry, neither did I until I, unfortunately, was diagnosed with one. Let's talk about what...

In case you missed it, check out Part 1 of this series! Depression and HS are a tough combination. Dealing with the physical pain of HS and the emotional anguish...

Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) can cause symptoms that are painful and embarrassing. Itchy or painful bumps near the groin, buttocks, armpits, and genitals can return again and again. There can be...