Important Hidradenitis Suppurativa Myths...Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is unknown to most people, even many medical professionals. This ignorance leads to many myths and misconceptions about HS...reactionscomments
30 Things You Might Need to Hear If You Know Someone With Hidradenitis Suppurativa (Or If You’ve Never Heard of Hidradenitis Suppurativa)...I love lists. I love pro and con lists, to-do lists, grocery shopping lists, “5 Practical Gifts for Chess Players” lists. You...reactionscomments
How I Discovered My Triggers and Avoid Them...Discovering my triggers has been an uphill battle. Because our bodies change as we get older and so do my food tolerances...reactions3comments
Coming Out As Chronically Ill: How To Talk To Friends And Loved Ones About Your New Diagnosis...Getting a diagnosis of HS comes with a whole host of emotions - a relief to finally have an answer, fear of...reactions5comments
PSA: You Aren’t Gross Because You Don’t Shave Your Armpits...Hello everyone! I really hope you’ve been doing well and staying safe and healthy. I thought that today, I would discuss the...reactions1comment
Podcasts About HS That Are Worth The Listen...Let’s face it, today’s society has many of us on the go now more than ever. Early on, we are taught to...reactions2comments
HS-Friendly Products...If you were to put together the perfect care package for an HS Warrior, what comforting and practical items and products would...reactions8repliesCopingTips & AdviceWound Care
I Called In Sick To Work...Well, I did the thing. You know the thing. The thing that makes me feel like a monster. The thing I hate...reactionscomments
How To Tell Your Friends About Hidradenitis Suppurativa...If you're like me, then you dread the idea of having to reveal some of the most vulnerable parts of yourself to...reactions5comments
How I Heal Wounds Naturally With Manuka Honey...Although I have known that I have had HS for several years now, I only recently started to research wound care and...reactions7comments
Don’t Sweat It! How To Exercise With HS...We all know that movement is a vital part of keeping healthy, both physically and mentally. (And especially during a global pandemic!)...reactions2comments
You Are Not Alone...You are not alone and please don’t forget that. I know that’s easier said than done, but I promise it’s true. I...reactionscomments
The Most Challenging Part of Hidradenitis Suppurativa...Recently I was asked what is the most challenging part of living with a chronic illness. The challenges with hidradenitis suppurativa (HS)...reactions1comment
Fishing For A Cure...One thing that has worked for managing my mental health dealing with HS has been the outdoors. I spent so much time...reactions1comment
Best Practices for Talking to Your Doctor About HS Symptoms...Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic skin condition that can present and affect people in many different ways. There is important information...reactions6comments
Body Confidence & HS: How I Fell In Love With My Body Even When It Felt Like It Didn’t Love Me Back...As someone with a multitude of chronic illnesses, I often felt at war with my body. HS was the first chronic illness...reactionscomments
PSA: You Are Not A Bad Person If You Have Your Triggers...Hello, everyone! I hope you’ve all been staying safe and healthy and having a happy and healthy 2021! For today’s episode of...reactionscomments
What is Psychodermatology?...Psychodermatology is the study of the connection between the skin and the mind. Understanding and addressing the link between mental health and...reactionscomments
How Being Desperate for Relief From Hidradenitis Suppurativa Ruined My Womanhood (Part 2)...When I put on my first pair of underwear after my surgery, I knew my life would never be the same. Uncomfortable...reactions3comments
My HS Story Part One: Jasmine Ivanna Espy...I was only 11-years-old when I was diagnosed with hidradenitis suppurativa. Middle school was already difficult without the addition of a chronic...reactionscomments
