The 2024 Social Health Awards ProgramEditorial Note: Nominations for 2024 are now closed. We are very excited to announce the launch of the 2024 Social Health Awards...reactionscomments
Living With A Fistula - A Literal Pain In The Butt!!Fistulas, a literal pain in the butt. If you haven't heard of a fistula don't worry, neither did I until I, unfortunately...reactions3comments
Is There a Link Between Hidradenitis Suppurativa and Cancer?Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a painful, chronic skin disease that causes lumps to form under the skin. The lumps usually show up...reactions1comment
How I Manage Skin Irritation From Conventional BandagesI have dealt with managing my sensitive skin for practically all of my life. In recent years, while on my journey to...reactions1comment
Fully Accepting my HS (Part 2)To this day, I still don't have a specific dermatologist or anyone I go to for HS. I think that’s partly because...reactions2comments
The Obesity Bias: How Doctors Dismiss People Who Are OverweightIf you go to the doctor for a health issue or concern, or because you are in pain, you would expect a...reactionscomments
Please Don’t Make Me Feel Guilty for Having My TriggersAs I type this, my hidradenitis suppurativa is going haywire. After a few months of doing great, I now have multiple flares...reactions2comments
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...reactionscomments
HS and COVID-19Since late 2019, COVID-19 has become a household name. It has changed many aspects of daily life. Especially for those living with...reactionscomments
After 30 Days...In the last article, I wrote about fasting and clean eating again. I detailed how I’ve finally committed to putting my stage...reactionscomments
Fasting... AgainEditor's note: Please check with your doctor before making any changes to your diet. I recently decided to become committed and disciplined...reactionscomments
I Can’t Afford Prescription Medications for My Hidradenitis Suppurativa – What Do I Do? (Part 2)In case you missed it, check out Part 1 of this series! How can we forget that Amazon has everything? I did...reactions2comments
I Can’t Afford Prescription Medications for My Hidradenitis Suppurativa – What Do I Do? (Part 1)I’m nearly 50 (okay, about a year and a few months away from the big 5-0), and I was a sick kid...reactions2comments
Navigating the World of Dating with Hidradenitis Suppurativa (Part One)Dating is an exhilarating and challenging journey that involves run-ins with vulnerability, self-discovery, and acceptance. As someone living with hidradenitis suppurativa (HS)...reactionscomments
Toxic Positivity (Part 1)Maybe this scenario sounds familiar to you: you are standing in line at your favorite store, buying up all of their 3”x4”...reactions2comments
Toxic Positivity (Part 2)In case you missed it, check out Part 1 of this series! Your resistance to only looking on the bright side is...reactions3comments
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...reactions3comments
Patient Assistance Programs - How You Might Still Be Able to Afford Biologics for HS (Part 2)In case you missed it, check out Part 1 of this series! There is a trend that has started recently, and that...reactionscomments
Fully Accepting My HS (Part 1)I have had HS for about about 12 years and I think I can confidently say that I had HS for at...reactionscomments
HS Awareness Week 2023: It Takes All KindsWelcome to Hidradenitis Suppurativa Awareness Week 2023! While HS warriors work tirelessly to support one another and bring awareness to this condition...reactions2comments
