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 laughter every time she was in a playful...reactions1comment
Hidradenitis Suppurativa – You Are Your Best Advocate (Part 3)...In case you missed it, check out Parts 1 and 2 of this series! You’re being treated, but you need some support from others who are going through what you...reactionscomments
Vegan/Gluten Free Honey Garlic Ketchup...A super easy and super yummy guilt-free vegan Honey Garlic Ketchup! This recipe is inspired by Fit Green Mind and I substitute some of her ingredients to try and make...reactionscomments
Exercise and HS...For many people, exercising with HS is a double-edged sword - you know that exercise has health benefits that can help with HS, but exercising itself can sometimes be painful...reactionscomments
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...reactions4comments
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
