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 was shame. It almost silenced me until one... By Jasmine IVANNA Espy3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Keto Brownie Batter Shake HackI don’t know what’s with me, but I get nauseous a lot. I know it originally was because I was on Metformin, but I haven’t taken Metformin in months. I... By Selina FerragamoBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Getting It Done: How To Push Through Chores During A FlareIt 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... By Cooper3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Things I Wish People Knew About HSHidradenitis 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... By Jasmine IVANNA Espy2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
HS and COVID-19Since 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"... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Skin Conditions and Mental HealthWe 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... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Zero Carb Cheez-itsI’m really weird and I know it. It’s just easier accepting the weirdness at this point. One weird thing about me? I can eat the same thing 60 days in... By Selina FerragamoBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My Hidradenitis Suppurativa Is Finally In RemissionThis 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... By Jasmine IVANNA Espy3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
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 experiencing feelings of burnout and taking action to... By Chelsea Perry3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Epsom Salts: Friend or Foe?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... By Cooper3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Low-Carb Air Fryer Tortilla ChipsI’m on keto and Cinco de Mayo just passed! There’s nothing I love more than nice crispy, salty corn tortilla chips with salsa, but that’s not doable when sticking to... By Selina FerragamoBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Books Written By HS Warriors On My Reading ListChances 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... By Chelsea Perry3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
A Letter To My Younger SelfNurturing my inner child has played a major part in healing the mental impact of Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS). Unfortunately, I developed HS at 11 years old which complicated my childhood... By Jasmine IVANNA Espy3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
This Is Just A PSA That Hearts Of Palm ExistsHello World! It is I, Hidradenitis Selina, and today, I need to tell you about something that you may or may not be aware of. This something is called “hearts... By Selina Ferragamo3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Product Review: BoilEaseMy dad got his first HS boil in the 1980s when almost no one knew what Hidradenitis Suppurativa was. He tried hundreds of products and experimental treatments (and I know... By Cooper3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
I May Feel Defeated, But HS Will Not Defeat Me: Battling Depression Alongside HS (Part 1)Please note: this article touches on mature subjects with brief non-graphic mentions of self-harm and substance abuse. I woke up this morning with a searing pain in my left ear... By Cooper3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly of Living With HSThe Good: Self-awareness, Part 1 I know what you all are thinking. “How in the world could you ever have any good that comes with being a person who suffers... By Joey Torre3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Living with HS: How I Take My Mind Off The PainWe can all use a little mood boost from time to time. I used to play digital games quite often, but as life happened I focused more of my attention... By Chelsea Perry3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My HS Story: The Pain of MisdiagnosisDeveloping Hidradenitis Suppurativa in the mid to early 2000s was frightening as an 11-year-old because every physician I saw had every speculation in the world but no solid diagnosis. HS... By Jasmine IVANNA Espy3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
HS Awareness Week 2021: #UnhideHSHSDisease.com is excited to celebrate our first HS Awareness Week with all of you! While it is important to raise awareness all year long, it is time to go extra... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments