Do Cellulitis and HS Go Hand in Hand?!Hello beautiful people! In this video, I speak about my recent unpleasant visit to an urgent care clinic because of cellulitis. Please let me know if this or something similar...reactions8comments
Getting To Know HS: A Beginner’s Guide Helping Someone With HS (Part 3)In this video, Chaz talks about how he learned that HS isn’t contagious. Oftentimes, there are misconceptions when it comes to understanding about hidradenitis suppurativa and whether or not it...reactionscomments
If I Avoid It, It Will Go Away, Right?Despite all of the articles I've written, the videos I've recorded, and the campaigns I've been a part of to bring awareness to hidradenitis suppurativa (HS), I still have a...reactionscomments
God, Hidradenitis Suppurativa, and MeBorn to secular and rational parents, I was not brought up as a religious person. Though I never negated God in my life, I had not been formally introduced to...reactions3comments
Pain Is Not Normal: HS & Mental Health (Part 1)Oh, college... You hear it being said all the time: college is the best four years of your life. And don’t get me wrong, it totally can be! Even if...reactions1comment
Getting To Know HS: A Beginner’s Guide To Helping Someone With HS (Part 2)In the second video of this series, I discuss the reality of the pain associated with HS and am transparent about my experience with the pain and discomfort. This video...reactionscomments
Please Don’t Be Ashamed Of Your BodySummer is officially here! Woo hoo for no school and longer days, but summer also means more heat and less clothes. It means changing out the jeans, sweatpants, and leggings...reactionscomments
Recipe for Art: A Little BanjoSometimes 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
Hidradenitis Suppurativa at WorkThe COVID-19 pandemic shifted my perspective about HS and my job. I work in a court with four day workweeks, 10 hour days. When the pandemic shut down society as...reactions1comment
Sautéed ZucchiniAs a kid, I wouldn't go near zucchini unless it was in sugary bread. Now, I eat sautéed zucchini every day with anti-inflammatory herbs and spices to help promote healing...reactionscomments
Leaving Your MarkI was a little bit of a late bloomer. I didn’t get my period until I was 14. I went away to summer camp when I was 13, and one...reactions2comments
Traveling With HS (Part 1)In this two part video series, I discuss things HS Warriors should consider when traveling with HS. In my first video, I share a few tips and hacks I leaned...reactionscomments
Infliximab Home InfusionAround a year ago, I wrote about my experience during a Remicade infusion in an infusion center. Since then, I moved and now I receive my infusions in my home...reactions1comment
Walking With HS (Part 5)In the final video of my Walking with HS series, I talked about the importance of walking alongside family, friends, and other HS Warriors throughout our journey. In case you...reactionscomments
I Was Open To My Job About My Hidradenitis and It's One Of The Best Things I've DoneI don’t know about you, but sometimes I get nervous to tell people about my hidradenitis suppurativa. Don’t get me wrong, I absolutely love talking about HS to try and...reactionscomments
Coming To Terms With HSFor a long time, I thought that I would never come to terms with having HS. And even now, on some of the harder flare days, I wonder if I...reactionscomments
KashayaKashaya is an Ayurvedic health drink that is said to have numerous healing benefits. This potion is generally used as a remedy for treating minor seasonal issues and infections like...reactionscomments
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 program! The Social Health Awards is an awards...reactionscomments
My Perfect ProfessionI’m always so curious about what type of job people with hidradenitis suppurativa have. Hidradenitis is one of the most painful things I have ever had to deal with so...reactions2comments
Walking With HS (Part 4)In my fourth video in my Walking with HS video series, I discuss how I overcame shame as I’ve been walking with hidradenitis suppurativa. In case you missed it, check...reactionscomments
