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...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...reactions7repliesAwarenessDepressionSymptoms
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...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...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...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...reactions3repliesCaregivingDepressionCoping
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...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...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...reactions11repliesTriggersPainFlares
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...reactions2repliesDiagnosisAwarenessNewly Diagnosed
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...reactions2repliesAwarenessDermatologistMental 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...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...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...
Medically Misgendered: Fighting For Appropriate Care As A Non-Binary Person...I am non-binary and I use the pronouns she/they. For me, this means I do not subscribe to any gender. I sometimes...reactions4comments
My HS Story (Part 2)...In case you missed it, read Part 1 of Jasmine's HS Story. I am a privileged patient. I've had access to great healthcare...reactionscomments
HS and PCOS: My Experience Having Both and Why They Might Be Related...PCOS, or polycystic ovarian syndrome, is a common comorbid condition for those that have Hidradenitis Suppurativa. I have both and want to...reactions2comments
The Skin I Am Stuck In: Results From the Hidradenitis Suppurativa In America Survey...From misdiagnosis and managing flares that show up overnight to the emotional toll of pain and isolation, it is normal to feel...reactions2comments
Advice for the Newly Diagnosed...I was diagnosed with hidradenitis suppurativa 7 years after my first flare. I felt conflicting emotions after my diagnosis. It took me...reactions15comments
