HS: A Stubborn Lifelong Partner...Oh HS, some days I thank you for shaping me into the woman I am, some days I kind of forget you exist. Today, I despise you! You currently have...reactionscomments
Keep Calm and Spoon On...Have you ever heard of the term "spoonie?" If you know what a spoonie is, then there is a good chance that you may consider yourself a spoonie or relate...reactionscomments
Allopathic and Holistic and Homeopathic, Oh My! How I Use All Forms Of Medicine To Help My HS (Part 2)...In case you missed it, check out Part 1 of this series! Holistic care is defined by the Oxford dictionary as “characterized by the treatment of the whole person, taking...reactionscomments
Hidradenitis Suppurativa Lesions and Biofilms...I'm going to include this article from the NIH; the abstract does a fairly good job of outlining why biofilms may be a real concern in trying to treat HS...reactions4repliesTreatmentDermatologistWound Care
Anti-Inflammatory Greens...Greens are a staple in every Black family that I know! Greens are warm, cozy, and go great with cornbread or black-eyed peas with a dash of hot sauce (AIP...reactionscomments
Become an HSDisease.com Health Leader!...Please note: at this time we are not looking for additional health leaders. Would you like to share your experience with the hidradenitis suppurativa community and help others who are...reactionscomments
Chelsea Freund...Chelsea is like many patients with autoimmune diseases; where one lurks, others tag along as well. She was diagnosed with HS in 2017 after struggling and having symptoms for 9...
Loving Someone With Chronic Pain...Editor’s Note: This article was originally shared by our sister site, Migraine.com, and was written by Amanda Workman. This is one of those articles intended for the ones who love...reactionscomments
Allopathic, Holistic, and Homeopathic, Oh My! How I Use All Forms Of Medicine To Help My HS (Part 1)...Doctors, naturopaths, functional medicine, holistic care - what is the difference and how can you use all forms of healing to your advantage? In this series, I’m going to define...reactionscomments
Talking to friends about HS...I have been realising recently that I tend to downplay my symptoms to my friends & family as I don’t like letting them down when I cancel plans? Anyone else...reactions3repliesCopingAwareness
HS & Ink: How To Safely Get Tattooed When You Have HS...As someone who came from a long line of individuals with tattoos (my dad, all of my siblings, many of my aunts and uncles, cousins, you name it!), I was...reactions5comments
Mandira Harinath...Mandira Harinath is a 32-year-old freelance writer from India. She likes to write about topics related to health, nutrition, and lifestyle. Raised by a single mother and maternal grandmother, Mandira...
Ask the Advocate: Diagnosis...For so many of our HS warriors, the road to diagnosis is long and involves many misdiagnoses. In fact, on average, it takes people about 7 years to get an...reactions4comments
Weird scar?...I had a small one in groin area two years ago. It was right where the elastic part of my underwear were on inner thigh/groin area. I used heat compress...reactions5repliesScaring
Living With A Fistula - A Literal Pain In The Butt!!...Fistulas, a literal pain in the butt. If you haven't heard of a fistula don't worry, neither did I until I, unfortunately, was diagnosed with one. Let's talk about what...reactions3comments
Public Assistance...Being officially disabled, according to the U.S. government’s definition and designation, is tricky. People who haven’t had to deal with disability don’t know that even that is divided into two...reactions4comments
HS & Depression Part 2: Tips To Deal With Depression During A Flare...In case you missed it, check out Part 1 of this series! Depression and HS are a tough combination. Dealing with the physical pain of HS and the emotional anguish...reactions2comments
Community Views: What I Wish Others Knew About Hidradenitis Suppurativa...Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) can cause symptoms that are painful and embarrassing. Itchy or painful bumps near the groin, buttocks, armpits, and genitals can return again and again. There can be...reactions11comments
I Love to Travel But I Do Not Love Flying: Managing Airports with HS...I am writing this on my first plane ride in two years. After months of not flying due to the COVID-19 pandemic, I am flying home for a wedding. I...reactionscomments
Rolling On With HS (Part 2): Dealing With Negativity Around Your Mobility Aids...In case you missed it, check out Part 1 of this series! Using a mobility aid for HS is probably a lot more common than you think and unfortunately, ableism...reactionscomments
