5 Affirmations for HS Warriors...Let’s face it, living with chronic illness can be both mentally and physically taxing for even the most grounded person. Some days, being mindful of my thoughts and remaining present...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What type of doctor should I see for my HS?...What's the best specialist to see? Or should I just see my GP for my care?...Reactions0reactionsComments4 replies
Starting a relationship?...Tips on telling a significant other in a new relationship about HS?...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Chelsea Perry...Chelsea is a holistic lifestyle blogger and Hidradenitis Suppurativa advocate who uses social media to bring awareness to chronic illness. With a Bachelor's degree in Public Health from the University...
Jasmine Espy...Jasmine "IVANNA" Espy is a journalist and filmmaker from Detroit, Michigan residing in Los Angeles County, California. IVANNA is a 27-year-old living with Hidradenitis Suppurativa. She was diagnosed at the...
What are your tips for finding a good dermatologist?...Share your tips with fellow community members! If you haven’t found a good specialist, what challenges have you faced?...Reactions0reactionsComments4 replies
Your Healthcare Team: Doctors Who Diagnose and Treat Hidradenitis Suppurativa...Seeing a couple of bumps on your skin is typically not cause for alarm. However, if bumps recur, worsen, or occur in locations such as your armpits, groin, buttocks, and...
Why Do Bumps And Boils Form in Hidradenitis Suppurativa?...Hidradenitis suppurativa, or HS, is a chronic inflammatory skin disease. It causes pain, appearance, and odor that can have serious effects on quality of life. HS begins when a hair...
What Medications Treat Hidradenitis Suppurativa?...Even though hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) does not have a cure, treatments can help make this painful disease bearable and prevent it from becoming worse. HS is a chronic inflammatory skin...
What Is The Prognosis For Hidradenitis Suppurativa?...If you have a recent diagnosis of hidradenitis suppurativa, you probably wonder about the future. How will this painful disease affect your life long-term? Hidradenitis suppurativa, or HS, is a...
How HS Can Affect Men Differently...While hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a rare condition that affects about 4 out of every 100 people, it is more common in women than in men. According to some research...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Emotional Impact for Hidradenitis Suppurativa Caregivers...Caring for someone with hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) can be emotionally draining. Health issues that impact a loved one also impact partners and family members. HS can affect the social, emotional...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Chaz Frazier...Chaz Frazier is a sports broadcasting graduate from the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communications. Chaz was diagnosed with Hidradenitis Suppurativa in the summer of 2018, which followed...
Selina Ferragamo...Selina Ferragamo is a 25 year old librarian from Long Island, New York. Although she’s suffered from Hidradenitis Suppurativa since high school, she only first found out what it was...
Exercise & Weight Loss...Finding a workout plan that works for you can be challenging, especially living with chronic pain. Have you found an exercise program that works for you? Do you have a...Reactions0reactionsComments9 replies
Diet & Nutrition...Food can be medicine for so many of us. Have you found foods or a diet that helps you manage your HS? Share what has/has not worked for you....Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Talking to Others About HS...Telling your family, friends, intimate partners, workplace, school, or anyone else about your HS diagnosis and the challenges associated with living with a chronic condition can be scary. What are...Reactions0reactionsComments4 replies
Surgery...Surgery of any kind can bring on a host of emotions. Have you had surgery? What did you experience? Are you considering surgery and looking for tips from others who...Reactions0reactionsComments8 replies
Treatment Journey: Share Your Experience...Treatment for HS can vary from person to person. What has your treatment journey been like for you? What advice would you like to share with others?...Reactions0reactionsComments4 replies
Diagnosis Journey: Share Your Experience...Getting an HS diagnosis can take months, years, and a dozen doctors. Or your doctor might have diagnosed you when you first started showing signs of HS. We want to...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
