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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
Tattoos and HS DiseaseHistorically, 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...reactions1comment
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions3comments
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...reactionscomments
Rice Versus WheatThe majority of South Indian cuisines are centered around rice or rice-based dishes. The soil, rain, and temperature are far more conducive for growing more rice than wheat. But that’s...reactionscomments
Living With Hidradenitis Suppurativa, Am I Desirable?What is desirability, and what makes us think we need to be desirable to others? Is it instinct? Is it our need to mate and find a partner? What is...reactions4comments
I'm Not Angry, I Just Have Boundaries (Part 1)Inevitably, there are going to be bad days with HS. And as much as I may hate that sometimes, it comes with the territory of having a chronic illness. During...reactionscomments
Recipe for Art: Meditation Drawing (Lichen)Sometimes 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...reactionscomments
Pain Management for Hidradenitis SuppurativaPeople who have hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) develop areas of damage, or lesions, on their skin. These bumps may become red and fill with pus. They may burst, drain and resolve...reactions4comments
The Benefits of Online HS CommunitiesBefore becoming part of the online hidradenitis suppurativa community, I really felt alone. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, HS isn’t the most pleasant thing to talk...reactionscomments
Recipe for Art: Coffee Filter FlowersSometimes during a flare or especially painful lesions, those of us with HS are stuck in a loop of depression and inactivity. Art helps us to process our feelings and...reactionscomments
The Importance of Getting a Second Opinion It took me a long time to realize this, but just because someone has the prefix “Dr.” before their name, it doesn’t mean they’re going to necessarily help treat you...reactionscomments
What Is Polycystic Ovary Syndrome?Some people with hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) may also have polycystic ovary syndrome, or PCOS. When someone has 2 or more conditions at once, the conditions are called comorbidities. Having comorbidities...reactionscomments
