Maintaining a Social AttitudeI don’t know if anyone remembers that show, “The Love Boat,” but in my late 20s and early 30s I earned the nickname of Julie the Cruise Director. I used... By Chelsea Freund6 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Childhood TraumaI was 11 years old and unsure what was going on with me. I would get these painful lumps seemingly everywhere. It would be days, sometimes weeks, before the pain... By Crystal Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
How Food Became My Enemy (Part 2)In case you missed it, check out Part 1 of this series! To make a long story short, by eliminating foods like pork, beef, chicken, and dairy from my diet... By Jasmine IVANNA Espy2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Let's Talk About Sex, BabyLet’s be honest, starting a relationship with hidradenitis suppurativa can be hard, but having sex with hidradenitis suppurativa can be painful and embarrassing. Let’s set the stage, it's sexy time... By Crystal Moore3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Racial Disparities in HealthcareThe term "racial disparities" refers to the ways that different racial groups are treated differently or have different outcomes. Racial disparities in healthcare are differences in care that harm certain... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Why Me? (Food Edition)Lately, I've found myself grieving my past life reminiscing over what was from food to relationships to a sense of comfort in my own body. The food restrictions I've decided... By Jasmine IVANNA Espy2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Confidence To Say Yes To Your Dreams (Part 1)Following your dreams while living with hidradenitis suppurativa is complicated. What we plan to do today differs from what we can do tomorrow. Each day presents new challenges, which means... By Jasmine IVANNA Espy2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Self-Care for Hidradenitis SuppurativaIt’s really hard to feel good when you’re having a hidradenitis suppurativa flare. You feel emotionally and physically drained and in so much pain. That’s why self-care is so important... By Selina Ferragamo2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Learning To Love Myself With HS (Part 4)In case you missed it, check out Parts 1, 2, and 3 of this series! This one has been a little hard. As someone who used to wear sweaters and... By Shatece Haynes3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
I'm Not Angry, I Just Have Boundaries (Part 2)In case you missed it, check out Part 1 of this series! When it comes to my family, I’ve found that setting boundaries can mean different things. Sure, there have... By Shatece Haynes3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How COVID-19 Affected My HSCOVID-19 has changed our world. I was ordered to work from home in 2020 and I had a huge fear of catching COVID-19. I knew it could jeopardize my health... By Isela Nataly2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Recipe for Art: Bugle Bead Sun CatchersSometimes during a flare or especially painful lesions, those of us with HS are stuck in a loop of depression and inactivity. Art can help us to process our feelings... By Chelsea Freund1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Raising Awareness for HS with Men’s Health MagazineBack in August of 2021, I had to honor of working with Men's Health Magazine. They helped to highlight my story as a male living with hidradenitis suppurativa. If you're... By Joey Torre1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Has HS Been A Boon Or A Curse?Tina is a sensitive and vulnerable child. She is a girl of extreme temperaments too and would often experience sever shift in moods. Right from her school days, she has... By Meera Thirtha2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Recipe for Art: Tin Foil Stained GlassSometimes during a flare or especially painful lesions, those of us with HS can get stuck in a loop of depression and inactivity. Art can help us to process our... By Chelsea Freund1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Having a Positive Mindset and Finding the Silver LiningManaging a chronic disease has its challenges, and it can be difficult to cope or even find someone that understands what you are feeling and experiencing at any given moment... By Tamien Elder2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Tattoos & HSHistorically, tattoos have been around for thousands of years. They tell a story and can tell you everything about a person. I have always admired the intricate ink designs. I... By Isela Nataly3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Four Things I Would Tell My Younger Self About Living With HSHello beautiful people! Here is a video of what I would have told my younger self when I was originally diagnosed with hidradenitis suppurativa (HS). I hope you find this... By Joey Torre1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
OMG What Is That Smell?The biggest issue that I find with people who have HS that may initially go unnoticed is the smell. We all know what I'm talking about... The smell that's a... By Brandi N. McCall2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Red Flags at the Doctor’s OfficeGoing to a new doctor is never easy and can be very nerve wracking, especially if you’ve had traumatic experiences in the past. Medical PTSD is real and can really... By Selina Ferragamo3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments