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...
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...
Biologics for HS...Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic, painful inflammatory skin disease. There is no cure, but treatments are available to help manage the...
Corticosteroids for HS...Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic, painful inflammatory skin disease that begins when clogged hair follicles cause bumps. Treatments are available to...
Immunosuppressants for HS...Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is thought to be due to a defect in the skin follicles that triggers an overactive immune response to the...
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...
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...
