How I Got Glad Instead of Sad: My Ways to Cope During a Flare...Having a chronic illness is never easy and having one like Hidradenitis Suppurativa can be pure hell on earth. The chronic pain...reactionscomments
Jessica Mangiaracina PA-C...Jessica Mangiaracina is a Dermatology Physician Associate practicing in Westchester New York. She diagnoses and treats general dermatologic disorders, conducts full body...
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...reactionscomments
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?...reactions4replies
Starting a relationship?...Tips on telling a significant other in a new relationship about HS?...reactions3replies
Chelsea Perry...Chelsea is a holistic lifestyle blogger and Hidradenitis Suppurativa advocate who uses social media to bring awareness to chronic illness. With a...
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...
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?...reactions4replies
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions4comments
Chaz Frazier...Chaz Frazier is a sports broadcasting graduate from the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communications. Chaz was diagnosed with Hidradenitis...
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...
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...reactions9replies
Diet & Nutrition...Food can be medicine for so many of us. Have you found foods or a diet that helps you manage your HS?...reactions1reply
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...reactions4replies
Surgery...Surgery of any kind can bring on a host of emotions. Have you had surgery? What did you experience? Are you considering...reactions8replies
