Why Do Bumps And Boils Form in Hidradenitis Suppurativa?...Hidradenitis suppurativa, or HS, is a chronic inflammatory skin disease. It causes pain, appearance, and odor that can have serious effects on...
Helicopter Mom and HS...After my husband passed away, I became an overprotective parent constantly shielding my daughter from various situations. Although it was done with...reactionscomments
Complexities of Disease Management and Single Parenting...My daughter Tina (name changed) is a sensitive and caring child. Our home used to be filled with her ring of spontaneous...reactions1comment
Pain Management for Hidradenitis Suppurativa...People who have hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) develop areas of damage, or lesions, on their skin. These bumps may become red and fill...reactions6comments
Tamien Elder...Tamien Elder is a patient leader with a unique health journey who knows what it’s like to manage multiple health disruptions. Diagnosed...
Recipe for Art: Coffee Filter Flowers...Sometimes during a flare or especially painful lesions, those of us with HS are stuck in a loop of depression and inactivity...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...
The Importance of Getting a Second Opinion ...It took me a long time to realize this, but just because someone has the prefix “Dr.” before their name, it doesn’t...reactionscomments
Gaslighting Before My Hidradenitis Suppurativa Diagnosis...Medical gaslighting is a hot topic now, as we become aware of how we are “handled” historically and currently as hidradenitis suppurativa...reactionscomments
What Is Polycystic Ovary Syndrome?...Some people with hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) may also have polycystic ovary syndrome, or PCOS. When someone has 2 or more conditions at...reactionscomments
Learning To Love Myself With HS (Part 3)...In case you missed it, check out Parts 1 and 2 of this series! In addition to all I had to learn...reactions1comment
How I Manage the Pain Associated with HS...It’s no lie that the pain associated with HS can be unbearable and agonizing. For those of you with HS, you know...reactionscomments
Taking Ownership Of Your Diagnosis (Part 4)...In the final video of this four part series, we discuss what it means to get knowledge, but to not become overwhelmed...reactionscomments
Non-Toxic Cleaning for Hidradenitis Suppurativa (Part 1)...I am huffing and puffing and wiping some dew drops off of my brow. Now it’s time for a water break. Okay...reactionscomments
Qualities That I Look For In A Great Healthcare Provider...I previously wrote about red flags in healthcare providers and how to know when to say no. But it is just as...reactionscomments
The Anti-Inflammatory Diet...Inflammation is 1 way our bodies respond to infection or injury. We want our immune system to protect us from foreign invaders...reactionscomments
How Food Became My Enemy...Content warning: This article may be a trigger for individuals who are dealing with or have dealt with eating disorders. At one...reactions4comments
Meeting With A New Dermatologist (Part 2)...In this video, I speak about how the appointment at my new dermatologist went. In case you missed it, check out Part...reactionscomments
Taking Ownership Of Your Diagnosis (Part 3)...In the third video of this taking ownership of your hidradenitis suppurativa diagnosis series, I remind HS Warriors that it is okay...reactionscomments
Weight Management and Hidradenitis Suppurativa - Take Our Quick Polls...For people living with chronic health conditions, managing weight can be a particularly challenging task. Balancing the demands of managing symptoms and...reactionscomments
