The Benefits of Remote and Contract Work for the Chronically Ill...Chronic illnesses can be debilitating. You could be thriving, agile, and able-bodied one day and unable to get out of bed the...reactions3comments
How Earthing Can Help Ease Chronic Pain...Have you ever spent time outside and realized that nature seemed to heal something inside of you? I know I definitely have...reactionscomments
So You Think You Have HS - Now What?!...Maybe you saw that episode of Dr. Pimple Popper and realized the lesions under your arms/legs/groin/back/neck/etc. look surprisingly the same, maybe you...reactionscomments
Are Atopic Dermatitis and Hidradenitis Suppurativa Related?...Atopic dermatitis and hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) are both skin conditions. Atopic dermatitis is the most common type of eczema. Often simply called...reactionscomments
Simple Tricks For Managing Armpit Flares...I want to share some of my tricks for when I get Hidradenitis flares in my armpits. These tricks are just my...reactions4comments
Unsolicited Advice...No matter how well-intentioned, unsolicited advice is the worst. What is the WORST advice you've been given about managing your HS?...reactions6repliesTips & Advice
How old were you when you were diagnosed?...Getting a correct diagnosis can take so long. How old were you when you were officially diagnosed with hidradenitis suppurativa?...reactions30repliesDiagnosis
How A Trip to the Dermatologist Crushed My Treatment Dreams (Part 1)...Chances are, if you have HS and you are seeking treatment options, you have probably been to a dermatologist as one of...reactionscomments
Blessed Anyways...My name is Marlena... I have suffered from this for almost 28 years now... I have had MRSA a few times because...reactions13comments
This Is What Happens During A Remicade Infusion (Part 1)...Two years ago, my dermatologist and I decided to stop Humira and try a different TNF inhibitor, Remicade (infliximab). As an off-label...reactions2comments
What do you do when you feel overwhelmed by HS? ...Today I looked down at one of my HS wounds and some skin is hanging off of it. I broke down in...reactions1replyWound CareMental HealthCoping
How do you plan to beat the heat this summer?...Warmer weather is complicated for those living with HS. While we may want to enjoy the warmer months, heat can trigger flares...reactions2repliesWeatherTriggersFlares
Carrot Fries...When first starting my nightshade-free journey, there was one food I knew I needed to find a replacement for pronto: french fries!...reactions3comments
My Personal Experience Seeing a General Surgeon When My Flares Get Bad...It can take a lot of trial and error to figure out what works best when you're having an hidradenitis suppurativa flare...reactions3comments
Wound Care Hacks Every HS Patient Should Know...Wound care is central to the healing of hidradenitis suppurativa (HS). If wounds are not cared for properly, it can leave room...reactions5comments
Heat and HS: How I Plan To Beat The Heat This Summer...It’s almost that time of year again. That time of year when some of us HS warriors find ourselves in an imaginary...reactionscomments
Nightshades - What They Are & Why They Might Trigger You...Like many people who live with HS, it has taken me years of trial and error to figure out what triggers my...reactionscomments
Starting the Autoimmune Protocol Diet for Hidradenitis Suppurativa...Starting any new lifestyle is difficult and can be a huge adjustment, but when these steps are implemented while battling a chronic...reactionscomments
Sex & HS: How To Navigate The Bedroom Around Your Flares...There is nothing that irritates me more than being in the mood only to remember that I’ve got a monster of a...reactionscomments
Skin check-in! How are you doing?...Share with an emoji in the comments: 🔥 I am flaring 😩 I can feel a flare coming 🙌 My skin is...reactions2repliesFlares
