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...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...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...
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...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...reactions2comments
The Burden I Carry Is Not Light: An Expression of the Emotional Weight of Hidradenitis Suppurativa...The burden I carry as a hidradenitis suppurativa patient (HS) is not light, it is dark. It's as if Dante's Inferno and...reactionscomments
Tumeric, garlic and ginger for hs...Hi, recently I have been searching the web and most hs sufferers suggest to try tumeric, garlic and ginger supplements to help...reactionsrepliesDiet & NutritionTips & AdviceTriggers
Being Patient Along The Journey...Throughout my battle with hidradenitis suppurativa, I have learned that being patient along the journey is very important. Great uncertainly and a...reactionscomments
Breaking out while on meds...My diagnosis is about a year old. My Dr and I have diuretics, steroids, antibiotics, etc. I still break out on even...reactions2repliesDiagnosis
Best Deodorant for HS...Hey All, My HS has now spread into my armpits, I was wondering whether deodorants weren't helping and making them more inflamed...reactions5repliesFlares
Art Recipe: Acrylic Pour...Art is a great way to distract yourself from the pain. It also is a great way to document your Hidradenitis Suppurativa...reactionscomments
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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
What Being Open About My Diagnosis Has Taught Me (Part 5)...In the final video of this series, I share how being open about my diagnosis helped to accept my current reality, but...reactionscomments
My Top 10 Favorite Substitutes...Hidradenitis suppurativa can be caused by many different things. Some people might flare from stress, anxiety, depression, or a hormonal imbalance, while...reactionscomments
My First Time Sharing...Hello... My name is Alicia and I got my first lump on the back of my neck at the age of 17...reactions1comment
Bath Products and HS...Hey Guys I love taking a relaxing bath, especially after a hard day. I also think it might be good to soak...reactions3replies
Products I Use To Help Manage My HS (Part 2)...Here's part two of my video series, Products I Use To Help Manage My HS. Thank you all for watching. I hope...reactions2comments