🚩🚩 Red Flags 🚩🚩...What are some red flags in healthcare providers?...reactions6repliesHealthcare Team
Mental Health...Mental health is just as important as physical health.. I am now seeing a different side of myself.. I don't know what I am going through.. My anxiety gets worse...reactions3repliesDepression
The Mental Labor of Chronic Illness...When I was 17 years old, I got my HS diagnosis after 4 years of painful, recurring abscesses. Little did I know this would be the beginning of a lifelong...reactionscomments
IPL Success...I’ve had HS since around age 11 (now 16). I have tried antibiotics - didn’t work; AIP diet- made me extremely weak + using antibacterial washes etc. none of these...reactions1replyTips & AdviceTreatment
What Do Food Labels Mean?...A food label can tell you a lot about what you are eating. It shows the number of calories and serving sizes of different foods and provides a breakdown of...reactionscomments
Friendships & HS (Part 1)...How do you talk about what we go through with friends and family? How has HS affected your relationship and friendships? Has hidradenitis suppurativa impacted your personal relationships? As someone...reactions1comment
Hs in your hair and possible hair extensions....Hi! I’m sorry if this is a silly question but I get he slightly in my scalp. Like some bumps with hurt or some scabs will form it’s not horrible...reactions2repliesCopingFlares
Painsomnia: How To Build A Healthy Sleep Routine Around The Pain of HS...You’ve probably been there: Tossing and turning, desperate for sleep but in too much pain to do so. Sleep hygiene is an important part of physical and mental health, but...reactions1comment
Where Do I Start? How to Share Your Hidradenitis Suppurativa Story..."I want to share my story but don't know how to start." If this sounds like you, you are not alone. We have heard people in the hidradenitis suppurativa (HS)...reactions3comments
Mental Health...How do you take care of your mental health?...reactions3repliesTips & AdviceCopingDepression
Lessons From the Hidradenitis Suppurativa In America Survey: Quality of Life Impact...Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a misunderstood and misdiagnosed condition that greatly affects those who have it. HS symptoms can be difficult to manage, painful, and embarrassing. We asked about day-to-day...reactionscomments
Stepping Out Of My Comfort Zone: Isela's Journey With Hidradenitis Suppurativa...The Editorial Team at HSDisease.com is highlighting HS warriors and their journeys in our Voices of the Community interviews. We talked to Isela, and she shared how important it is...reactionscomments
HS worse after pregnancy...Hi All, I was recently diagnosed with HS, my flare ups tend to happen under and on the sides of my breast, but I also get flare ups between my...reactionsrepliesCopingDepression
A Quick Update!...Why hello! It’s been a while since I gave an update on my Hidradenitis Suppurativa so I thought I would take the time to explain what’s been going on with...reactions2comments
Daily hygiene questions ...My question is how do you handle daily hygiene? I saw the home treatments section but this question is more about cleaning. I am fairly new to the diagnosis and...reactions11replies
Ask the Advocate: Community & Advocacy...Finding community has been a source of strength and inspiration for so many folks with hidradenitis suppurativa (HS). Finally, a space where we speak the same language, people get what...reactionscomments
Letting Go Of Shame: Alice's Journey Opening Up About Her HS...The Editorial Team at HSDisease.com is highlighting HS warriors and their journeys in our Voices of the Community interviews. We talked to Alice, and she shared how she's learned to...reactionscomments
Dietary Restrictions and Disordered Eating: What You Need to Know (Part 2)...Please note: This article mentions eating disorders and restrictive eating. If you struggle with an eating disorder, please reach out for help. You deserve support and healing, and I promise...reactionscomments
Ask the Advocate: Wound Care & Home Remedies...Managing hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) wounds can be challenging. What might work for one HS warrior might not work for another. It is a balancing act that takes patience, perseverance, and...reactionscomments
Embracing Vulnerability: Kristen's Journey To Find Her "New Normal"...The Editorial Team at HSDisease.com is highlighting HS warriors and their journeys in our Voices of the Community interviews. We talked to Kristen, and she shared how she manages her...reactionscomments
