Talking to Your Doctor About Hidradenitis Suppurativa...Talking about hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) can be hard. You may not want to talk about your symptoms with anyone because of the physical and emotional stress it causes. It is...
What Areas Does HS Affect?...Small, somewhat itchy bumps or large, painful sores may be the first symptom of hidradenitis suppurativa (HS). HS is a painful, chronic inflammatory skin disease. Recognizing the sites of HS...
Symptoms - Scarring...The red, angry-looking bumps and sores caused by hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) can cause physical and emotional discomfort in people living with the condition. Many people also feel embarrassed by the...
Symptoms - Pain...Many people with hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) consider pain as one of the worst symptoms of the disease. HS is a painful, chronic inflammatory skin disease. The disease begins when clogged...
Symptoms of Hidradenitis Suppurativa...The first symptom of hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a bump. However, that is not the only symptom of this painful, chronic inflammatory skin disease. Other symptoms include: The armpit is...
Symptoms - Itching...Many people with hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) consider itching one of the most troublesome symptoms of the disease. In most cases, only pain and discharge of pus are worse. HS is...
Symptoms - Infection...Doctors once believed that bacterial infection caused hidradenitis suppurativa (HS). However, research now shows that this is not the case. HS is a painful, chronic inflammatory skin disease. The disease...
Symptoms - Bumps...Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) may begin gradually with small, somewhat itchy bumps. It may also come on suddenly with large, painful sores. HS is a painful, chronic inflammatory skin disease. It...
Supporting a Loved One with HS...Has your loved one recently told you about hidradenitis suppurativa (HS)? Having that conversation with you was likely not an easy one. Your loved one trusts you enough to confide...
Statistics: Who Gets 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 exact number of people with HS...
Starting a New Romantic Relationship...Being single and navigating dating someone new is challenging for everyone. If you have a chronic disease like hidradenitis suppurativa (HS), this may be even more challenging. If you are...
Special Populations Affected By Hidradenitis Suppurativa...Hidradenitis suppurativa, or HS, is a chronic inflammatory skin disease. The disease begins when clogged hair follicles cause bumps. The process leads to: The pain, odor, appearance, and random flares...
Screening For Common Hidradenitis Suppurativa Comorbidities...Four out of five people with hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) have at least one comorbidity, according to a global patient survey published in 2020. Comorbidities are 2 or more disorders in...
Physical Examinations and the Hurley Staging of HS...Correct diagnosis of your medical condition is important so you can get the right treatment to improve your health. Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) does not have a test to identify the...
Parenting a Child with HS...Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is still not well known. Receiving a diagnosis of HS can be scary, especially if it is your own child who receives this diagnosis. You may be...
Oral Antibiotics for HS...Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic, painful inflammatory skin disease with a heavy impact on the quality of life. The disease begins when clogged hair follicles cause bumps. In sporadic...
Managing Your Hidradenitis Suppurativa...Managing your symptoms of hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) on a daily basis may seem overwhelming at first. Since HS has no cure, you may feel that HS cannot be managed. This...
Managing Hidradenitis Suppurativa and Chronic Pain...Managing your symptoms of HS can be challenging, even at the best of times. The painful skin symptoms of HS can be hard to treat and you may have pain...
Managing Comorbidities in HS...Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic, painful skin condition. The disease begins when clogged hair follicles cause bumps on the skin. However, just because the symptoms of HS are seen...
Managing Cardiovascular Disease with Hidradenitis Suppurativa...It is common to have other conditions at the same time as hidradenitis suppurativa (HS). Because HS is a condition thought to be caused by long-term inflammation inside the body...