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...reactions1replyTips & AdviceTreatmentWound 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...reactions7repliesSymptomsDepressionAwareness
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...reactions3repliesCaregivingCopingDepression
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...reactionsrepliesDepressionDermatologistWound 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...reactions11repliesPainTriggersFlares
Can HS stay mild?...I am 30 years old and was recently diagnosed by my dermatologist with possibly having “very mild” HS. She described it as “the most mild case she’s ever seen” if...reactions2repliesDiagnosisNewly DiagnosedAwareness
Do you think there is a stigma around HS? How can we combat that?...Let's face it, we all want to belong. No one wants to feel as if they are an outsider. It feels good to belong and as a community, what can...reactions2repliesDermatologistAwarenessMental Health
25 Songs to Empower You...I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: music is a powerful thing. There have been so many times where I’ve heard a song start playing and it takes...reactions1comment
How Having A Chronic Illness Gave Me More Time to Dream...I find that being diagnosed with a chronic illness has made me become more of a reflective person now more than ever. On days when I’m not having a terrible...reactions3comments
Managing Healthcare Expenses...Managing a chronic health condition can take a financial toll on you and your family. Costs add up quickly from medicines, testing, copays, travel, and more. But help is available...
