What I Wish People Knew About HS...In this video, I’m sharing what I wish people knew about hidradenitis suppurativa. I wish people knew how complex HS really is. Oftentimes, people ask questions about the disease that...reactionscomments
Medication Dead End: What Do I Do Now?...I’m standing in the checkout and I’m loaded up with the usual: self-adhesive gauze pads, additional gauze pads, foam tape, 3 bottles of peroxide, one bottle of rubbing alcohol. Is...reactionscomments
Products I Use To Help Manage My HS (Part 1)...Hello beautiful people, in this two-part video series, I speak about some of my favorite products I use daily to help manage my hidradenitis suppurativa. Thanks for watching. Stay strong...reactionscomments
Help! Infected? Go doctor?...Hello! I have HS for approx. 25 years now... So this morning I woke up to a very swollen cheek on the right side of my face. I've had a...reactions1reply
Tools for Mental Health Treatment...Recently I wrote about seeking therapy for my mental health and hidradenitis suppurativa by finding a therapist who has a clinical specialty in chronic diseases. Therapy is one of the...reactions2comments
Low red blood cells...Hello, My husband has been dealing with HS for 2 1/2 years. He is now dealing with low red blood cells and has gone thru several test to rule out...reactions3repliesAwarenessDiagnosis
Getting To Know HS: A Beginner’s Guide Helping Someone With HS (Part 5)...In the final video of this series, I discuss the importance of support and patience when it comes to walking along side HS Warriors. I describe how the support of...reactionscomments
Kokum Juice...Kokum is a summer fruit that has a sharp tangy taste to it. Once it is ripe and dried, it is used as a souring agent in various traditional preparations...reactionscomments
How HS Helped Me Take Control Of My Mental Health...Depression and anxiety are like the sisters I never asked for. They linger around and ask me how I'm doing just to drag me into their lair of despair and...reactions2comments
Garlicky Spinach Dip (Non-Dairy)...Here’s a recipe for an hidradenitis suppurativa modified version of an all-time favorite for get-togethers. This garlicky, non-dairy spinach dip will instantly become a hit when served as an appetizer...reactions1comment
HS and STIs: Dealing with Stigma...Content warning: This article includes mentions sexual assault. When I was around 13 years old, I was the victim of an attempted sexual assault. Ironically enough, my HS symptoms began...reactionscomments
Dill Leaves and Green Gram Sprout Dumplings...Steamed dumplings are popular among many world cuisines. They are usually wrapped in dough around a filling and served along with chutney or soup to enhance the richness of the...reactionscomments
Getting To Know HS: A Beginner’s Guide Helping Someone With HS (Part 4)...As we moved ahead in the series, I decided to discuss the reality of how hidradenitis suppurativa is a very complicated condition. While acknowledging the complex aspects of the disease...reactionscomments
Chronic Disease and Mental Health...Chronic diseases can be challenging to manage and can take a toll on our mental health. Hidradenitis suppurativa is well documented to have an effect on quality of life and...reactionscomments
You Have A Chronic Illness? In This Economy?...Having hidradenitis suppurativa is never a walk in the park. A lot of the time, I probably wouldn’t even be able to walk in the park because of having a...reactionscomments
Healing Through Breath and Meditation...A lot has been written and said about the benefits of meditation. It could help relieve stress, reduce anxiety, improve concentration, foster kindness, and boost immunity to name a few...reactionscomments
Do Cellulitis and HS Go Hand in Hand?!...Hello beautiful people! In this video, I speak about my recent unpleasant visit to an urgent care clinic because of cellulitis. Please let me know if this or something similar...reactions8comments
Getting To Know HS: A Beginner’s Guide Helping Someone With HS (Part 3)...In this video, Chaz talks about how he learned that HS isn’t contagious. Oftentimes, there are misconceptions when it comes to understanding about hidradenitis suppurativa and whether or not it...reactionscomments
If I Avoid It, It Will Go Away, Right?...Despite all of the articles I've written, the videos I've recorded, and the campaigns I've been a part of to bring awareness to hidradenitis suppurativa (HS), I still have a...reactionscomments
Could this be?...I have had these lumps for over a month. I've been on 3 antibiotics. Negative for bacteria...reactions2repliesDiagnosis
