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...reactions11repliesDermatologistTreatment
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...reactions4comments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions1replyTreatmentTips & 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...reactionscomments
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...reactions3comments
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...reactions5comments
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...reactions7repliesSymptomsAwarenessDepression
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...reactionscomments
My HS Story: The Pain of Misdiagnosis...Developing Hidradenitis Suppurativa in the mid to early 2000s was frightening as an 11-year-old because every physician I saw had every speculation in the world but no solid diagnosis. HS...reactionscomments
HS Awareness Week 2021: #UnhideHS...HSDisease.com is excited to celebrate our first HS Awareness Week with all of you! While it is important to raise awareness all year long, it is time to go extra...reactions1comment
Thread of Positivity: Show me your pets!...I wanted to start a thread of positivity so people who were feeling down had somewhere to go to cheer themselves up. Show me the adorable creatures who help you...reactions3repliesCopingCaregivingDepression
AIP Diet as a vegan - have you tried it?...Has anyone tried the Automimmune Protocol Diet, also known as AIP? Any tips or tricks for doing it, especially if you're vegan for medical reasons and have to try it...reactions2repliesDiet & Nutrition
Starting Humira; Any tips for self injection?...I've been prescribed Humira and to be honest I'm terrified about having to inject myself. I have a substantial fear of needles and I'm really worried about the whole experience...reactionsrepliesDermatologistDepressionWound Care
HS Flares...Does anyone else have PTSD from HS flares? I find myself afraid to do anything because I'm not sure what will trigger my body to break down. The unpredictability of...reactions11repliesFlaresPainTriggers
