Recipe for Art: Cookie Cutter Coloring...Sometimes, during a flare or while experiencing especially painful lesions, those of us with hidradenitis suppurativa get stuck in a loop of...reactionscomments
Combatting Loneliness for Better Health...Each person's experience of loneliness can be varied and individual-specific. For some, moving to a new area or country might trigger a...reactionscomments
Don’t Sweat It! How To Exercise With HS...We all know that movement is a vital part of keeping healthy, both physically and mentally. But having a condition that is...reactions2comments
A Guide to Managing Hidradenitis Suppurativa Blackheads...A frequent topic in hidradenitis suppurativa discussion groups is the distressing appearance of spots that look like blackheads. In reality, these skin...reactions4comments
The confidence to say yes to your dreams part 2...Now that you know about my journey to actualizing my dreams, part two is dedicated to providing you with some tangible steps...reactionscomments
Community Team...Welcome to Health Union's Community Team. Our Community Team is made up of a diverse group of employees of Health Union who...
Biologics for HS...Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic, painful inflammatory skin disease. There is no cure, but treatments are available to help manage the...
My Hidradenitis Suppurativa Symptoms in Unusual Places...For years, it seemed like I had the typical symptoms of hidradenitis suppurativa. I had painful bumps that turned into swollen humps...reactions6comments
Doctors: Thanks to the Good Ones...Having a good doctor is incredibly important, especially if you have hidradenitis suppurativa. The right doctor can make all the difference in...reactionscomments
Parenting a Child With HS Alone...My daughter Tina (name changed) is a sensitive and caring child. Our home used to ring with her spontaneous laughter whenever she...reactions1comment
Using Epsom Salts for Hidradenitis Suppurativa...As I ease into my third hot Epsom salt bath of the day, I realized I have no idea how or why...reactions12comments
Heat and HS: How I Plan to Beat the Summer Heat...It’s that time of year again. That time of year when some of us HS warriors find ourselves in an imaginary race...reactionscomments
Complementary and Alternative Therapies for HS...Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a painful, chronic condition that is often difficult to treat. The disease begins when clogged hair follicles cause...
How Having Hidradenitis Suppurativa Helped Me Take Control of My Mental Health...Ever since I can remember I've always been sad. If it wasn't because of hidradenitis suppurativa (HS), it was because I was...reactions1comment
Medically Misgendered: Fighting For Appropriate Care As A Non-Binary Person...I am non-binary and I use the pronouns she/they. For me, this means I do not subscribe to any gender. I sometimes...reactions4comments
Recipe for Art: Painting the Sun...Sometimes during a hidradenitis suppurativa flare or when lesions are especially painful, we can become stuck in a loop of depression and...reactions1comment
Understanding Mental Health and Mental Health Resources...Living with a chronic illness is about more than just physical symptoms. It also impacts how you think, feel, and act. For...
Health Resources...Living with a chronic health condition can be challenging, frustrating, and tiring. You might feel like your life is on hold. Frequent...
The Symposium on Hidradenitis Suppurativa Advancements: One of the Best Things I Ever Did...In October of 2025, I was invited by the HS Foundation to attend the Symposium on Hidradenitis Suppurativa Advancements in Miami, Florida...reactions3comments
