Red Flags in Healthcare Providers: When Do I Say 'No?'...Twelve years ago, I was diagnosed with Hidradenitis Suppurativa. In those years, I have seen six dermatologists, five primary care physicians, and countless other nurses and medical practitioners. Through experience...reactions1comment
Pomegranate Spritzer...The heat is here and that means we all could use something refreshing to cool us down. As HS patients I know we have to sacrifice a lot of the...reactions4comments
Embracing Change: Kim's Journey With Hidradenitis Suppurativa...Editor’s note: This post contains images of Kim’s open hidradenitis suppurativa boils.The Editorial Team at HSDisease.com is highlighting HS warriors and their journeys in our Voices of the Community interviews...reactionscomments
Doctors for Hidradenitis Suppurativa...What qualities do you look for in a doctor?...reactions13repliesHealthcare Team
A Real Unicorn (Doctor): Part 2...In case you missed it, check out Part 1 of this series! Here is how my first visit went: we did try the topical cream, but because of one of...reactions14comments
Meera Thirtha...Meera Thirtha is a single mother and lives in India. When she was in her late thirties her husband passed away. With an aging mother and a young daughter to...
Travelling with HS...Hi guys! I'm off to Germany next week and I'm wondering do any of you guys have any tips and tricks on travelling with HS?? I'd love to hear. What...reactions1replyTravel
A Real Unicorn (Doctor): Part 1...Even in the rare disease world, I am rare. I have seven rare diseases, and another twelve not-so-rare diseases (and when you lump all of these together, they are comorbidities...reactions6comments
Overcoming Adversity: Hayley's Journey to Acceptance...The Editorial Team at HSDisease.com is highlighting HS warriors and their journeys in our Voices of the Community interviews. We talked to Hayley and she shared why she has chosen...reactionscomments
Dealing with the physical and mental toll...I am looking for some support. I've had hs for 15 years but only got diagnosed and treated for about 6 months now. I have severe anxiety and depression....reactions4repliesDepressionCopingCaregiving
A Disease Beyond Just Flare-Ups: How HS Can Cause A Dent In Relationships...I was in my early 20’s when I finally learned to correctly pronounce the tongue twister – Hidradenitis Suppurativa. Indeed, it was a relief to know that I had a...reactionscomments
Not Well...For the past 3 weeks I have been feeling really ill. I have coughed and just felt drained. So this week a boil reared its ugly head again. I was...reactions9comments
Gabriella Birzh...Gabriella Birzh is a 22 year old paralegal from New York City who hopes to attend law school in the near future. She was diagnosed with hidradenitis suppurativa when she...
Dietary Restrictions and Disordered Eating: What You Need To Know...Author's note: This article discusses eating disorders and weight loss with a mention of pounds lost in relation to height. If you are struggling with an eating disorder, this article...reactions1comment
How Do I Connect With Other People In The Hidradenitis Suppurativa Community?...Many people with hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) have told us that it can be challenging to find other people in your community who truly understand your experiences with HS. Our goal...reactionscomments
Isela Nataly...Isela is an HS warrior born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona. She was 13 when symptoms began, but was not diagnosed until she was 17. Now in her mid-20’s, Isela...
The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly of HS (Part 2: The Bad)...Hello Beautiful People! In today's video, I'll speak about some of the many misconceptions aka "The Bad" that are associated with Hidradenitis Suppurativa. In case you missed it, check out...reactions1comment
Well, It Does Run in Families: How I Learned that My Family Members Also Have HS...“Your skin issue, are they like boils, and do you get them in your armpits?” We were standing in the kitchen of a large rental house in northern Michigan. It...reactionscomments
Nursing Mothers and Topical Treatments...In various patient groups, I see a lot of discussion regarding what might be safe for nursing moms to use for flares, either open or closed. One of the most...reactions2repliesCopingFlaresTips & Advice
Found a relief solution - thank goodness!...Hi all, New here, but today I just figured out a treatment that surpassed everything I've tried for the past 20 years. Benzoyl Peroxide Yes...zit cream. Rub it on the...reactions3repliesWound CareTips & AdviceTreatment