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...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 family members. HS can affect the social, emotional...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 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...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? Share what has/has not worked for you....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 a chronic condition can be scary. What are...reactions4replies
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...reactions8replies
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?...reactions4replies
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...reactions1reply
Community Health Leaders...In order to stay up to date on latest treatments, drug discovery, clinical studies and how to cope with hidradenitis suppurativa every day, HSDisease.com brings you frequent articles, points of view and...
What Is Hidradenitis Suppurativa?...Hidradenitis suppurativa, or HS, is a chronic inflammatory skin disease with serious effects on quality of life. It is pronounced HI-drad-en-I-tis sup-per-ah-TEE-vah. The name comes from Greek (hidros, sweat; aden...
What Are Causes And Risk Factors of Hidradenitis Suppurativa?...Hidradenitis suppurativa, or HS, is a chronic inflammatory skin disease. The pain, appearance, and odor can have serious effects on quality of life. The disease begins when clogged hair follicles...
Surgery for HS...Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a recurrent disease without a cure. Nonsurgical treatment rarely results in long-term effectiveness. Several surgical options are available, depending on the location and severity of the...
Retinoids for HS...Although hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) has no cure, treatment with medicines like retinoids can relieve the symptoms. HS is a chronic, painful inflammatory skin disease. The disease begins when clogged hair...
Hormonal Therapies for HS...Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic, painful inflammatory skin disease that begins when clogged hair follicles cause bumps. Treatments are available to help manage the condition, but there is no...
Home Remedies for HS...Although hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) has many treatments, home remedies still play a role in increasing comfort and preventing the condition from worsening. HS is a painful, chronic inflammatory skin disease...
