Topical and Intralesional Therapies for HS...Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic, painful inflammatory skin disease. It begins when clogged hair follicles cause bumps that lead to abscesses...
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...
Treatments for Hidradenitis Suppurativa...Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic condition that can impact quality of life. In HS, the hair follicles are blocked, causing small...
Elimination Diet...Hidradenitis suppativa is a chronic skin disease which causes inflamed lesions sort of like boils on the skin. Many people on the...reactionscomments
Flare Stories: An HS Flare That I’ll Never Forget...I like to think that life consists of a collection of moments ranging from the most memorable times to everyday living. When...reactionscomments
Learning to Heal: My Journey With HS Disease and Self-Acceptance...Living with hidradenitis suppurativa hasn’t been easy. At first, I didn’t even understand what was happening to my body — just that...reactionscomments
L- Lysine for HS Disease...I've been taking 1000 mg of L- Lysine daily! I haven't had a big flare since! It is for skin and tissue...reactions1comment
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...reactions13comments
Advice for the Newly Diagnosed...I was diagnosed with hidradenitis suppurativa 7 years after my first flare. I felt conflicting emotions after my diagnosis. It took me...reactions15comments
What is Psychodermatology?...Psychodermatology is the study of the connection between the skin and the mind. Understanding and addressing the link between mental health and...reactionscomments
How HS Helped Put Me on a Path to Sobriety...In this video, Joey speaks about his long-time battle with cigarettes and alcohol. Also, Joey speaks about how HS has helped him...reactions2comments
Community Views: What I Wish Others Knew About Hidradenitis Suppurativa...Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) can cause symptoms that are painful and embarrassing. Itchy or painful bumps near the groin, buttocks, armpits, and genitals...reactions11comments
The Importance of Community...In this video, Chaz reminds us about the importance of community and finding others who really understand what it’s like to live...reactions1comment
How Does HS Impact Mental Health?...Walking by a mirror and seeing the visible wounds of hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) can make for a difficult day. Although HS has...
Best Practices for Talking to Your Doctor About HS Symptoms...Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic skin condition that can present and affect people in many different ways. There is important information...reactions6comments
The Invisibility of Pain...Some people with hidradenitis suppurativa are able to manage their pain using over-the-counter or prescription pain medicines, but many others are not...reactions7comments
Wound Care Hacks Every HS Patient Should Know...Wound care is central to the healing of hidradenitis suppurativa (HS). If wounds are not cared for properly, it can leave room...reactions5comments
Satisfying Snacks for Autoimmune Protocol Dieters...I love to snack. I might even snack more than I eat full meals. So changing my diet can be troublesome for...reactionscomments
Simple Tricks For Managing Armpit Flares...I want to share some of my tricks for when I get Hidradenitis flares in my armpits. These tricks are just my...reactions4comments
Sticks and Stones May Break My Bones (But Triggers Will Probably Always Hurt Me)...Like many autoimmune diseases, hidradenitis suppurativa flares can be set off by certain things. I’m going to refer to these things as...reactionscomments
