Cooper...Cooper Corvus (Or Coop, as their friends call them) is a chronically ill & disabled activist with a passion for advocacy, true...
50 Things You Might Need to Hear If You Live with Hidradenitis Suppurativa...So here in New York it’s currently freezing and beautiful and blizzarding out (it’s a verb, I swear). I really love watching...reactionscomments
Kathryn Marie Shusta...Kathryn Shusta is a social worker and health advocate. She has had Hidradenitis Suppurativa since she was 10 but was not diagnosed...
Keto Boneless Buffalo Wings...These wings may sound like a heart attack waiting to happen, but they’re a nice occasional keto treat that I love pairing...reactionscomments
Three Ways to Feel Sexy with Hidradenitis Suppurativa...Because of the nature of Hidradenitis Suppurativa, whether you identify as a man or a woman in stage I, II, or III...reactionscomments
Thank You for Taking Our Survey!...We appreciate you taking the time to answer all of our questions. Your responses will help us better understand life with hidradenitis...reactions2comments
Dear My Younger Self...Well hello there, Young Selina. This is your future self. Right now, you’re 25 years old (8 days shy of 26) and...reactionscomments
Life with HS...I walked past this paper and pen so many times before I actually got over the fear of sharing my story living...reactions1comment
How Being Desperate for Relief From Hidradenitis Suppurativa Ruined My Womanhood (Part 1)...Living with hidradenitis suppurativa whether you identify as male or female is utterly atrocious. While some patients do experience varying degrees of...reactions2comments
Hidradenitis Selina and The Tale of the Doctor that Probably Shouldn’t be a Doctor...It’s not a secret that I’ve had Hidradenitis for a long time, and over this period of time, I’ve compiled a doosey...reactions3comments
FeaturedWhat triggers your HS flares?...Certain types of foods, products, stress, hormones, smoking, genetics, alcohol, and a host of other factors can cause HS flares. A place...reactions38repliesDiet & NutritionFlaresTriggers
Why I Tackle Bloody Sheets Without Conventional Laundry Detergents...I cannot count the number of times I have woken up to bloody sheets. The first few times it happened, I have...reactionscomments
5 Self Care Tips for Patients with Hidradenitis Suppurativa...Self-care is important no matter who you are but having a chronic illness means taking extra steps to ensure you're taken care...reactionscomments
Simplifying Shower Time for the HS Spoonie...Living with a chronic illness can make everyday activities complicated—even when having set supports in place. From dealing with the hassle of...reactionscomments
Low Carb/Keto Coleslaw...With Hidradenitis Suppurativa, diet can sometimes trigger flare-ups and outbreaks. My two food triggers are gluten and processed sugar, so I really...reactionscomments
How I Boost My Smoothies for Anti-Inflammatory Benefits...Smoothies have long been a quick and tasty way for me to get in a variety of nutrients in a liquid form...reactionscomments
Sticks and Stones May Break My Bones (But Triggers Will Probably Always Hurt Me)...Like many autoimmune diseases, hidradenitis suppurativa flares can be set off by certain things. I’m going to refer to these things as...reactionscomments
How Having Hidradenitis Suppurativa Helped Me Take Control of My Mental Health...Ever since I can remember I've always been sad. If it wasn't because of Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS), it was because I was...reactions1comment
How Technology Brings Both Convenience and Confusion: Results of the Connected Health Survey...Sometimes, it feels like we are surrounded by technology. Apps, devices, trackers, and gadgets are everywhere! In this digital age, though, everyone...reactionscomments
How Can I Help Someone When They’re Flaring?...Hello world! It is I, Hidradenitis Selina. A lot of the time, my articles are targeted towards people that are suffering from...reactionscomments
