HS and COVID-19...Since late 2019, COVID-19 has become a household name. It has changed many aspects of daily life. Especially for those living with chronic conditions. "Quarantine," "social distancing," and "herd immunity"...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Workplace Considerations...Everyone deserves to be treated fairly at work, including people with chronic medical conditions or disabilities. It is not only the right thing to do – it is the law...
Skin Conditions and Mental Health...We have all heard the saying that first impressions make the most impact. What does that mean for someone with hidradenitis suppurativa who has visible symptoms on the skin? Not...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Body Image...I've been struggling a lot lately with accepting my body as it is now. Of course, I have an idea of all the surgeries I want to have to get...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesAwarenessMental HealthCoping
Zero Carb Cheez-its...I’m really weird and I know it. It’s just easier accepting the weirdness at this point. One weird thing about me? I can eat the same thing 60 days in...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My Hidradenitis Suppurativa Is Finally In Remission...This statement is made with severe caution knowing the unpredictable nature of Hidradenitis Suppurativa, but I believe I am now heading towards remission. Unfortunately, there is no cure for HS...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Chronic Illness and Burnout: Tips To Prevent and Manage Feelings of Exhaustion (Part 2)...If you missed it, check out Part 1 of this series: Chronic Illness and Burnout: Recognizing the Signs. Realizing that you are experiencing feelings of burnout and taking action to...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Has anyone done Clindamycin and Rifamin therapy?...Hi there! I'm wondering if any of you have had success with 10 weeks of Clindamycin and Rifampin and HS remission? I just started it today. I'm not looking for...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesTreatmentDermatologist
Epsom Salts: Friend or Foe?...As I sit in my third hot Epsom salt bath of the day, I realized I have no idea how or why Epsom salts make a difference for HS. Is...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Hidradenitis Suppurativa...I have hidradenitis suppurativa. I had it since 2012, at first, it wasn’t bad but as the years progressed it just got worse and worse; I tried every medicine that...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Low-Carb Air Fryer Tortilla Chips...I’m on keto and Cinco de Mayo just passed! There’s nothing I love more than nice crispy, salty corn tortilla chips with salsa, but that’s not doable when sticking to...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Books Written By HS Warriors On My Reading List...Chances are if you have been living with HS and its potentially debilitating effects, you have probably sought experiences from other warriors to better understand what you are going through...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
A Letter To My Younger Self...Nurturing my inner child has played a major part in healing the mental impact of Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS). Unfortunately, I developed HS at 11 years old which complicated my childhood...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
This Is Just A PSA That Hearts Of Palm Exists...Hello World! It is I, Hidradenitis Selina, and today, I need to tell you about something that you may or may not be aware of. This something is called “hearts...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Uncommon HS Flare Areas?...I know the armpits, groin, buttocks, breasts, and stomach are really common flare areas, but do you get outbreaks in areas not normally mentioned or spoken about? Over the last...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesTreatmentTips & AdviceWound Care
Product Review: BoilEase...My dad got his first HS boil in the 1980s when almost no one knew what Hidradenitis Suppurativa was. He tried hundreds of products and experimental treatments (and I know...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
I May Feel Defeated, But HS Will Not Defeat Me: Battling Depression Alongside HS (Part 1)...Please note: this article touches on mature subjects with brief non-graphic mentions of self-harm and substance abuse. I woke up this morning with a searing pain in my left ear...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly of Living With HS...The Good: Self-awareness, Part 1 I know what you all are thinking. “How in the world could you ever have any good that comes with being a person who suffers...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Yeast infection with Hidradenitis Suppurativa...Does anyone get a yeast infection around some of their bumps? I do if they start leaking before I can get them covered and it’s hot. Doesn’t matter how many...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesSymptomsDepressionAwareness
Living with HS: How I Take My Mind Off The Pain...We can all use a little mood boost from time to time. I used to play digital games quite often, but as life happened I focused more of my attention...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
