What HS Won’t Steal (Part 3)In the final video of this series, I share how my hidradenitis suppurativa won’t steal my outlook and mindset. This declaration and way of life has been a gradual thing... By Chaz Frazier1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Taking Ownership Of Your Diagnosis (Part 1)I’m sharing a four-part video series about taking ownership of your hidradenitis suppurativa diagnosis. In the first installment, I encouraged HS Warriors to ask the tough questions even if you’re... By Chaz Frazier1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Meeting With A New Dermatologist (Part 1)We all know how nerve-wracking it can be when you're going to the doctor, especially when you live with a chronic illness such as HS, and that thought of the... By Joey Torre1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Going to the Symposium on Hidradenitis Suppurativa Advancements Was One of the Best Things I Ever DidThis October, I got invited by the HS Foundation to come to the Symposium on Hidradenitis Suppurativa Advancements in Miami, Florida. This multiple day event organized by the HS Foundation... By Selina Ferragamo3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Have You Thought About A Roommate?I’m a month away from turning 48, and I think I can safely say that I have done more than the average person in my lifetime. I moved out when... By Chelsea Freund4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Holiday Gifts For Your Loved One With Hidradenitis SuppurativaChristmas, Hanukkah, and the holiday season in general is a wonderful time of year – for most. However, when living with a chronic illness, specifically hidradenitis suppurativa (HS), the holiday... By Isela Nataly2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What I Get When I Eat Fast FoodI’ve mentioned this a lot in my articles, but my triggers (besides anxiety, depression, stress, and my period) are gluten and sugar. Personally, I usually try to stick to a... By Selina Ferragamo3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Friendships In Your Early 20s and HSFriendships, especially those in your early 20s, are hard. You just recently graduated college, you might be moving to a new city, your friends from college are scattered around the... By Gabriella Birzh3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Shrinking A Flare EarlySo normally I follow a pretty strict diet that includes whole foods and avoiding my trigger foods like nightshades, but I recently moved and went on a week long hibachi... By Brandi N. McCall2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What Is the Social Health Network Community?Like our other Health Union condition communities, the Social Health Network brings people together to drive unique and impactful conversations about health. It also aims to expand opportunities for health... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What HS Won’t Steal (Part 2)In the second video of this series, I discuss how HS won’t steal my confidence. I didn’t always have this level of confidence, in fact at one point I did... By Chaz Frazier1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Isolation Of Hiding My HS From People (Part 1)I didn’t think about it too much the first time I felt a bump under my arm when I was 14 or 15. But I also didn't know how much... By Shatece Haynes3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
What HS Won’t Steal (Part 1)This is a three part series declaring what hidradenitis suppurativa won’t steal from me. In my journey, it has come down to making a decision and declaring what HS won’t... By Chaz Frazier1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
An Introduction to Acupuncture for HealingIn 2018, after returning from volunteering in Southern Africa, my HS went from barely stage 1 to serious stage 2 and landing in an extreme case of stage 3. It... By Brandi N. McCall3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Legalization of Medical Marijuana: The Impact on Those Living With Chronic Health ConditionsSurveys show a majority of people in the United States are in favor of legalized marijuana for medical or recreational use. As of early 2022, cannabis for medical use, or... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Cultivating A Peaceful ApartmentMy home is my sanctuary. It's one of the only spaces I feel like I can be my most authentic self. As an adult, I've started investing in my space... By Jasmine IVANNA Espy3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Dealing With Urticaria and HSUrticaria (commonly knows as hives) is like a skin rash. It could get triggered by various factors such as food, weather, flora, fauna, insect bite and so on. Many of... By Mandira Harinath3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Recipe for Art: Q-Tip PaintingSometimes during flares 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, reprogram our... By Chelsea Freund1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Making Health DecisionsIt feels like every time I go to the doctor, they want to make a change to my care. Every change strikes fear and anxiety. Will this new medication affect... By Isela Nataly3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What NOT To Say To Someone With HSHidradenitis suppurativa is awful to live with but you know what makes living with it even worse? Constantly getting certain comments and being told unsolicited medical “advice.” Seriously, no one... By Selina Ferragamo2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments