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...
Finding Body Confidence With Hidradenitis Suppurativa...As someone with a multitude of chronic illnesses, I often felt at war with my body. Hidradenitis suppurativa was the first chronic...reactionscomments
Red Flags in Healthcare Providers: When Do I Say 'No?'...Twelve years ago, I was diagnosed with hidradenitis suppurativa. In those years, I have seen six dermatologists, five primary care physicians, and...reactions1comment
Please Don’t Be Ashamed of Your Body...Summer is almost here! Woo hoo for no school and longer days, but summer also means more heat and clothes that provide...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
Beyond the Bandages: What True HS Support Really Looks Like...When it comes to hidradenitis suppurativa, it is so important to have a strong support system. Having a group of people, or...reactionscomments
Hormonal Therapies for HS...Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic, painful inflammatory skin disease that begins when clogged hair follicles cause bumps. Treatments are available to...
Three Ways to Feel Sexy With Hidradenitis Suppurativa...Because of the nature of Hidradenitis Suppurativa, whether you identify as a man or a woman in stage I, II, or III...reactionscomments
You Didn’t Come This Far for Nothing...You deserve to be in the position you are in right now. Through the heavy days that felt impossible and the long...reactions5comments
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
Discovering Personal HS Triggers...Everybody is different and what triggers hidradenitis suppurativa flares will be different for everyone. Common triggers might include dairy, gluten, processed sugar...reactionscomments
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
Recipe for Art: Painting with Coffee...The chronic pain and fatigue of hidradenitis suppurativa can lead to depression and inactivity, and it’s easy to get stuck in that...reactionscomments
Community Health Leaders...In order to stay up to date on latest treatments, drug discovery, clinical studies and how to cope with hidradenitis suppurativa every day...
Employment Challenges with HS...The symptoms, pain, and wounds of hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) have a far-reaching impact. Not only do they affect physical, mental, and emotional...
Epsom Salts: Friend or Foe?...As I sit in my third hot Epsom salt bath of the day, I realized I have no idea how or why...reactions6comments
Loving the Summer Again...I was grateful when for college, I moved to a city that had a very long winter, as opposed to somewhere like Miami...reactions3comments
How is Hidradenitis Suppurativa Diagnosed?...You have these strange, itchy, or painful bumps. Their locations in your armpits, groin, inner thighs, buttocks, and sometimes under the breasts...
Hidradenitis Suppurativa and the Lymphatic System...Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic skin condition that causes painful, swollen lumps and tunnels under the skin. It usually affects areas...reactionscomments
