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I am writing this on my first plane ride in two years. After months of not flying due to the COVID-19 pandemic, I am flying home for a wedding. I...

In case you missed it, check out Part 1 of this series! Using a mobility aid for HS is probably a lot more common than you think and unfortunately, ableism...

Technology is now a common way to deliver healthcare. Digital health products help prevent, diagnose, or manage chronic conditions. Devices range from wellness apps to artificial intelligence and wearable devices...

Hello, Beautiful People. Thank you for coming by to my profile to check out my very 1st episode of Cooking With Joey. Just to give you all an idea of...

Almost four years ago, I was diagnosed with hidradenitis suppurativa, a chronic inflammatory skin condition that affects the hair follicles. Living with this skin condition was complicated because it is...

Hello everyone. Today I thought I would write just a blog-style article about what’s been going on with me and my Hidradenitisy (it’s an adjective, I swear) life. I entitled...

In case you missed it, check out part 1 of this series, where we asked our advocates about their diagnosis. For so many HS warriors, finding out what triggers your...

If you are like me, you are forever searching for underwear and/or pajama and lounge shorts that don’t irritate flares or cause new ones. With all sorts of styles, cuts...

There were so many emotions that came up for me when I began telling my Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) story. The main feeling was shame. It almost silenced me until one...

It would be lovely to be able to spend all of your flare days in bed snuggled up to a heating pad and watching your favorite movies, but life doesn’t...

Hidradenitis Suppurativa is a complex disease. It presents aggressively for some patients while other patients have milder cases and remain well within that spectrum for their entire journey. Because chronic...

Since late 2019, COVID-19 has become a household name. It has changed many aspects of daily life. Especially for those living with chronic conditions. "Quarantine," "social distancing," and "herd immunity"...

We have all heard the saying that first impressions make the most impact. What does that mean for someone with hidradenitis suppurativa who has visible symptoms on the skin? Not...

This statement is made with severe caution knowing the unpredictable nature of Hidradenitis Suppurativa, but I believe I am now heading towards remission. Unfortunately, there is no cure for HS...

If you missed it, check out Part 1 of this series: Chronic Illness and Burnout: Recognizing the Signs. Realizing that you are experiencing feelings of burnout and taking action to...

As I sit in my third hot Epsom salt bath of the day, I realized I have no idea how or why Epsom salts make a difference for HS. Is...

Chances are if you have been living with HS and its potentially debilitating effects, you have probably sought experiences from other warriors to better understand what you are going through...