Cultivating A Peaceful Apartment...My 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...reactions1comment
Dealing With Urticaria and HS...Urticaria (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...reactionscomments
Recipe for Art: Q-Tip Painting...Sometimes 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...reactionscomments
Making Health Decisions...It 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...reactionscomments
What NOT To Say To Someone With HS...Hidradenitis 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...reactions1comment
Traveling With HS (Part 2)...In the final video, we explore one of the most important aspect a HS Warrior should consider when traveling. I believe it’s essential to consider who you’re traveling with and...reactions1comment
Any Forums or Groups for HS in Australia? (Other than Facebook)...Hi, I'd really appreciate if someone can help me get in touch with a group or a forum for HS in Australia specifically....reactions1replyTips & AdviceResearch & Clinical Trials
I Am Ready For Love...Developing hidradenitis suppurativa (HS), at around 11 years old meant there were little to no opportunities for me to date or experience intimacy. Either because I was so insecure I...reactionscomments
Five Ways HS Has Influenced my Wardrobe...I often am thankful I exist in this time and space as opposed to years and centuries past, because I have so many clothing choices as opposed to people in...reactionscomments
Hidrawear...Hey! I'm finally able to get hidrawear ordered but having trouble knowing what size to get. I'm between a size 20 to 24 but not sure if there's anyone else...reactionsrepliesCopingFlaresDiagnosis
Navigating Life With HS & Type 1 Diabetes (Part 2)...In case you missed it, check out Part 1 of this series! Realistically, I couldn’t blame all of my struggles on my circumstances because I also didn’t have good habits...reactionscomments
Navigating Life With HS and Type 1 Diabetes (Part 1)...If you’re reading this article right now, then you or someone you know already knows this to be true: HS can be debilitating and incredibly hard to manage. At least...reactionscomments
Talking To Your Friends About HS...When I was first diagnosed with hidradenitis suppurativa, I felt an overwhelming sense of loneliness. Anyone who has been diagnosed with HS has probably gone down the same rabbit hole...reactionscomments
Vibe With Me and Let’s De-Stress Together!...In this video, Joey shows us how he likes to vibe out and de-stress. He takes us on a virtual trip to one of his favorite places to sit back...reactionscomments
Here’s a List of 50 Distractions and Things To Do Instead of Worry About Your Flares...I worry. It’s just who I am as a person. I worry about things that happened 10 years ago, and I worry about things that happened 10 minutes ago. It...reactions1comment
Talking To My Partner About HS (Part 2)...In case you missed it, check out Part 1 of this series! I felt myself starting to ramble on about some of the physical restraints HS has on the body...reactionscomments
Finding The Right Medical Provider...In this video, I discuss what I look for when I’m deciding on a medical provider. Choosing a provider to walk alongside you in your hidradenitis suppurativa journey can be...reactionscomments
Brandi McCall...Brandi was diagnosed with HS around 25 years old, but remembers flaring as early as 16 years old. With an ever growing interest and passion in Eastern medicine she chooses...
FeaturedHave you been gaslit by health professionals?...I was diagnosed with HS 2 years ago by my old GP when I had a terrible flare up at the end of my pregnancy (at least 9 large excruciating...reactions6repliesDiagnosis
Talking To My Partner About HS (Part 1)...You’d think I was about to tell my boyfriend I had a sixth toe or something going by how nervous I was to talk to him about my HS. For...reactions2comments