Wound Care Services Experience...I was diagnosed with HS after an incision and drainage surgery in my groin and buttocks areas back a few months ago. I was having trouble with an abscess that...reactions1replyTips & AdviceWound Care
Hidradenitis Suppurativa – You Are Your Best Advocate (Part 2)...In case you missed it, check out Part 1 of this series! You made it to the appointment! Maybe it’s your first time with this doctor, or maybe it’s your...reactionscomments
Non-Dairy New York City Egg Cream...As a boy who proudly grew up in Brooklyn, New York, I have so many great memories. My dearest memories are the ones I share of my grandfather. As I...reactions2comments
My Journey to Humira (Part 2)...In case you missed it, check out Part 1 of this series! I switched to a new doctor about two years after my diagnosis because of a poor experience with...reactionscomments
Finding Your Match...What’s your number? No, actually, I don’t mean your phone number. Have you stopped to think about the number of doctors you’ve seen in your lifetime? If you are fairly...reactionscomments
No Breadcrumb/No Egg Meatballs...This is my guilt-free meatball recipe. Seriously, you won’t even miss the egg or breadcrumb! This is how I make my meatballs for any style dish! You can pair this...reactionscomments
The Importance of Community...In this video, Chaz reminds us about the importance of community and finding others who really understand what it’s like to live with hidradenitis suppurativa....reactions1comment
My Journey to Humira (Part 1)...There is nothing in this world that I hate more than the sight of my own blood. Watching a gruesome scene on TV or seeing a client’s injuries are totally...reactionscomments
Not Your Tia's Tacos...I think we all know those people who are really excited about hot sauce. I have a medical condition that now makes me have allergic reactions to spicy items (sad...reactions2comments
Hidradenitis Suppurativa – You Are Your Best Advocate (Part 1)...Why don’t you tell me a little bit about yourself? I know, everyone hates this question. Nearly everyone, that is. Let’s be a little more specific. Are you a lover...reactionscomments
A Relief To Finally Have A Diagnosis...Formerly known as acne inverse, Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) is a chronic skin condition that affects the hair follicles and sweat glands of the body. It manifests as painful puss-filled swellings...reactionscomments
Three Hidradenitis Suppurativa Patient Support Groups To Join Online...In my experience, connecting with our community is one of the most pivotal parts of healing as a Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) patient. Knowing you aren't the only patient with boils...reactionscomments
6 Tips for Staying on Top of Treatment...Living with a long-term health condition requires us to stay on top of everything: doctor’s appointments, new symptoms, insurance, and, of course, managing treatment – all while taking care of...reactionscomments
The Blackhead Blight...Something that comes up often in patient discussion groups is the awful manifestation of what appears to be blackheads, but are technically double-ended pseudocomedones. One person might describe theirs as...reactionscomments
My HS Journey...My first memory of an HS lesion is burned into my brain: I’m a smiley bright-eyed, fair-haired girl, at school in about 4th or 5th grade, walking down the hallway...reactions2comments
A Guide To Managing College Stress With HS...College is stressful. There is no doubt about it. For those of us who have HS, stress can be a huge trigger. So mixing college stress with HS can have some negative...reactions1comment
How Chronic Boils Taught Me To Live Guilt-Free (Part 2)...In case you missed it, check out Part 1 of this series! My college days were filled with interrupted sleep patterns, meal choices that lacked proper nutrition, and an intense...reactionscomments
How do you stay positive when you are in a flare? ...After months and months of doing "the right things" (e.g. seeing new doctors, eating AIP, sleeping, stress management, exercise, medication - you name it) and being relatively stable, over the...reactions4repliesCopingFlaresPain
New Year, New Goals...This last year has been a humdinger. Actually, make that the last two years. I feel like everyone on Earth was playing “Red Light, Green Light” and Nature was “It,”...reactionscomments
The Good, The Bad, The Ugly (Part 3: The Ugly)...Hello beautiful people. In this video, I bring you the final video to my three-part series, The Good, The Bad & The Ugly. I hope someone can find this helpful...reactions4comments
