Is There a Link Between Hidradenitis Suppurativa and Cancer?...Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a painful, chronic skin disease that causes lumps to form under the skin. The lumps usually show up...reactions1comment
How I Tackle Smelly Underarms While Battling HS...I have a confession: that offensive smell of body odor used to be me! I have a long dark history with using...reactions3comments
You Have Boils? I Get Those, Too!...With the number of times I have heard “You have boils? I get those, too!” you would think that I would be...reactions1comment
My New Year’s Resolution: Putting Myself First in 2021...It’s no secret that hidradenitis suppurativa can be triggered by stress, anxiety, and depression. Because of this, it can be beneficial to...reactionscomments
Does Talking About HS Cause Me to Experience More Flares?...Choosing to use my voice to advocate for Hidradenitis Suppurativa awareness has led me to create connections, discover new avenues to share...reactionscomments
3 Things 2020 Taught Me About My Chronic Illness...For me, the new year has always signaled reflective thoughts and the need to create an action plan to ensure future success...reactionscomments
Strong Independent Woman Who Don’t Need No Armpits (Part 4)...Editor’s note: This post contains graphic images of Selina’s armpits before and after her surgeries. Hey you! Welcome back! You have no...reactions12comments
Strong Independent Woman That Don’t Need No Armpits (Part 3)...The Tale of Dr. Homeboy In Part 2, we left off at the part where I got butchered by a general surgeon...reactionscomments
Mental Health Matters: What I Do To Stay Uplifted...When battling chronic illness, the struggle can be real in finding balance between all of our responsibilities in life. Honestly, achieving the...reactions1comment
Hidradenitis Suppurativa and Diabetes...While hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is known mainly as an inflammatory skin disease, it can affect other aspects of your mental and physical...reactionscomments
Keevin Collier...Keevin was previously a health leader on HSDisease.com. Keevin Collier Sr. discovered his passion for the outdoors at a young and impressionable...
Strong Independent Woman That Don’t Need No Armpits (Part 2)...The Tale of Dr. QuackEditor's note: This post contains graphic images of Selina's armpits after her surgery. If you’re reading this, then...reactionscomments
Hidradenitis Suppurativa Resources...There are many different organizations and websites focused on helping people with hidradenitis suppurativa (HS). Some offer information and news about the...reactionscomments
What Is the Connection Between Hidradenitis Suppurativa and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome?...Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a painful, chronic inflammatory condition that causes painful lumps under the skin. The lumps can break open, and...reactions10comments
Strong Independent Woman That Don’t Need No Armpits (Part 1)...The Tale of a Walk-In Medical Clinic There’s an episode of Bob’s Burgers where Linda says, “I hate this rash, Bobby. It’s...reactionscomments
Sexuality and Hidradenitis Suppurativa...Sexual health and positive body image are important aspects of quality of life that can be affected by hidradenitis suppurativa (HS). HS...reactions1comment
It’s Okay To Not Be Okay...When I first opened my laptop to write this article, I planned for it to be happy and upbeat. But then I...reactionscomments
How I Track My HS Flares...My journey to healing in chronic illness is greatly supported by staying organized and tracking my experiences as they happen. The variable...reactions10comments
Allyson Byers...Allyson Byers is an HS warrior who has been battling this disease since she was diagnosed at the age of 22. She...
Folliculitis and HS: What's the Difference?...Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) can be hard to diagnose because its symptoms may look like many other skin conditions. Folliculitis can often be...reactionscomments
