Wound Care Hacks Every HS Patient Should KnowWound care is central to the healing of hidradenitis suppurativa (HS). If wounds are not cared for properly, it can leave room for bacteria growth and possible infection. While every...reactions5comments
Heat and HS: How I Plan To Beat The Heat This SummerIt’s almost that time of year again. That time of year when some of us HS warriors find ourselves in an imaginary race trying to beat the heat and keep...reactionscomments
Nightshades - What They Are & Why They Might Trigger YouLike many people who live with HS, it has taken me years of trial and error to figure out what triggers my flares, and somehow the list keeps on growing!...reactionscomments
Starting the Autoimmune Protocol Diet for Hidradenitis SuppurativaStarting any new lifestyle is difficult and can be a huge adjustment, but when these steps are implemented while battling a chronic illness there's the added anxiety about how this...reactionscomments
Sex & HS: How To Navigate The Bedroom Around Your FlaresThere is nothing that irritates me more than being in the mood only to remember that I’ve got a monster of a lesion between my legs, which can make sex…er...reactionscomments
Important Hidradenitis Suppurativa MythsHidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is unknown to most people, even many medical professionals. This ignorance leads to many myths and misconceptions about HS. There are the more common myths that most...reactionscomments
30 Things You Might Need to Hear If You Know Someone With Hidradenitis Suppurativa (Or If You’ve Never Heard of Hidradenitis Suppurativa)I love lists. I love pro and con lists, to-do lists, grocery shopping lists, “5 Practical Gifts for Chess Players” lists. You name a list, and I’d probably be fascinated...reactionscomments
How I Discovered My Triggers and Avoid ThemDiscovering my triggers has been an uphill battle. Because our bodies change as we get older and so do my food tolerances. Where I once was fine with eating a...reactionscomments
Coming Out As Chronically Ill: How To Talk To Friends And Loved Ones About Your New DiagnosisGetting a diagnosis of HS comes with a whole host of emotions - a relief to finally have an answer, fear of what is to come, uncertainty, anger, sadness… the...reactions5comments
PSA: You Aren’t Gross Because You Don’t Shave Your ArmpitsHello everyone! I really hope you’ve been doing well and staying safe and healthy. I thought that today, I would discuss the elephant in the room - armpit hair!! But...reactions1comment
Podcasts About HS That Are Worth The ListenLet’s face it, today’s society has many of us on the go now more than ever. Early on, we are taught to live relatively routine lives that involve work or...reactions2comments
I Called In Sick To WorkWell, I did the thing. You know the thing. The thing that makes me feel like a monster. The thing I hate doing. That’s right, I called in sick to...reactionscomments
How To Tell Your Friends About Hidradenitis SuppurativaIf you're like me, then you dread the idea of having to reveal some of the most vulnerable parts of yourself to people who are close to you. Some of...reactions5comments
How I Heal Wounds Naturally With Manuka HoneyAlthough I have known that I have had HS for several years now, I only recently started to research wound care and ingredients that could aid in the healing process...reactions7comments
Don’t Sweat It! How To Exercise With HSWe all know that movement is a vital part of keeping healthy, both physically and mentally. (And especially during a global pandemic!) But having a condition that is aggravated by...reactions2comments
You Are Not AloneYou are not alone and please don’t forget that. I know that’s easier said than done, but I promise it’s true. I promise that there are other people out there...reactionscomments
The Most Challenging Part of Hidradenitis SuppurativaRecently I was asked what is the most challenging part of living with a chronic illness. The challenges with hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) are aplenty, so I wrote a list: endless...reactions1comment
In America: What's That?The In American survey is now closed. Living with hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) can be frustrating. What can make it worse is the lack of information and research available for patients...reactions6comments
Fishing For A CureOne thing that has worked for managing my mental health dealing with HS has been the outdoors. I spent so much time in doctor's offices, emergency rooms, at home in...reactions1comment
Best Practices for Talking to Your Doctor About HS SymptomsHidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic skin condition that can present and affect people in many different ways. There is important information that a dermatology provider needs during an office...reactions6comments
