Medically Misgendered: Fighting For Appropriate Care As A Non-Binary PersonI am non-binary and I use the pronouns she/they. For me, this means I do not subscribe to any gender. I sometimes...reactions4comments
My HS Story (Part 2)In case you missed it, read Part 1 of Jasmine's HS Story. I am a privileged patient. I've had access to great healthcare...reactionscomments
HS and PCOS: My Experience Having Both and Why They Might Be RelatedPCOS, or polycystic ovarian syndrome, is a common comorbid condition for those that have Hidradenitis Suppurativa. I have both and want to...reactions2comments
The Skin I Am Stuck In: Results From the Hidradenitis Suppurativa In America SurveyFrom misdiagnosis and managing flares that show up overnight to the emotional toll of pain and isolation, it is normal to feel...reactions2comments
Advice for the Newly DiagnosedI was diagnosed with hidradenitis suppurativa 7 years after my first flare. I felt conflicting emotions after my diagnosis. It took me...reactions15comments
Low Carb Snack IdeasIf you’ve read any of my previous articles, you might already know that my Hidradenitis triggers are gluten and processed sugar (besides...reactions1comment
How A Trip to the Dermatologist Crushed My Treatment Dreams (Part 2)Check out the Part 1 of this series How A Trip to the Dermatologist Crushed My Treatment Dreams. The doctor rushed out...reactionscomments
How I Make Meal Time an Act of Self-CareIt is true that self-care has become quite the buzzword in wellness arenas over the past few years. Yet, I can’t get...reactionscomments
Rolling On With HS: Why I Made The Decision To Start Using Mobility AidsI have had HS since I was 13 years old. All through high school, it spread across both my inner thighs and...reactionscomments
Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) Advocate Hosts HS Awareness SummitManaging my Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) through the years has taught me that healing can be more beneficial when the mind, body, and...reactionscomments
This Is What Happens During A Remicade Infusion (Part 2)Check out Part 1 of Katy's story, This Is What Happens During A Remicade Infusion. Remicade infusions involve a lot of waiting...reactionscomments
Chronic Illness and Burnout: Recognizing the Signs (Part 1)We have all been there before. You have received your diagnosis, sat in your thoughts about said diagnosis, and now you feel...reactions4comments
Turmeric: Will It Help And How Do You Use It?If you’ve been on the internet or read a magazine in the past 5 years, you have probably heard someone talk about...reactions7comments
5 TV Shows That Distract Me from My Flare PainWhen I have a flare, they are all-consuming. It will take over my body, my mind, and my daily habits. In order...reactionscomments
Telling Your Story May Be Good for Your Health“While writing about my health issues has not cured them, it has helped me develop better coping skills and even contributed to...reactionscomments
What Are Digital Therapeutics?Digital therapeutics (DTx) first entered clinical discussions in the 1990s. The idea was that technology could improve healthcare access. It could help...reactionscomments
The Benefits of Remote and Contract Work for the Chronically IllChronic illnesses can be debilitating. You could be thriving, agile, and able-bodied one day and unable to get out of bed the...reactions3comments
How Earthing Can Help Ease Chronic PainHave you ever spent time outside and realized that nature seemed to heal something inside of you? I know I definitely have...reactionscomments
So You Think You Have HS - Now What?!Maybe you saw that episode of Dr. Pimple Popper and realized the lesions under your arms/legs/groin/back/neck/etc. look surprisingly the same, maybe you...reactionscomments
Are Atopic Dermatitis and Hidradenitis Suppurativa Related?Atopic dermatitis and hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) are both skin conditions. Atopic dermatitis is the most common type of eczema. Often simply called...reactionscomments
