An Introduction to Acupuncture for Healing...In 2018, after returning from volunteering in Southern Africa, my HS went from barely stage 1 to serious stage 2 and landing...reactions1comment
Chronic Illness In Your Twenties...As a 20-something woman, my life is expected to look a certain way. There is a certain Sex-and-the-City-esque romanticization of being in...reactions4comments
Become an HSDisease.com Health Leader!...Please note: at this time we are not looking for additional health leaders. Would you like to share your experience with the...reactionscomments
Hidradenitis Suppurativa is a Monster...HS has taken a lot of physical glory. I'm out of shape and tired throughout the majority of the day, unless I...reactions1comment
Folliculitis and HS: What's the Difference?...Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) can be hard to diagnose because its symptoms may look like many other skin conditions. Folliculitis can often be...reactionscomments
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
Strong Independent Woman Who Don’t Need No Armpits (Part 4)...Editor’s note: This post contains graphic images of Selina’s armpits before and after her surgeries. Hey you! Welcome back! You have no...reactions12comments
Caregiving and Coping With HS Pain...I had just moved into my latest apartment a few months prior when I noticed a little dark-haired lady waving at me...reactions2comments
Stigma and Shame: How It Has Affected My Life...Almost four years ago, I was diagnosed with hidradenitis suppurativa, a chronic inflammatory skin condition that affects the hair follicles. Living with...reactions3comments
General Mental Health Resources...Living with a mental health condition may pose many challenges. It requires coping, finding treatment, and managing the impact of the condition...
It’s Complicated! Comorbidities and Hidradenitis Suppurativa...I lead an incredibly complex life for someone who is a stay-at-home patient. I’m not a mom of children nor of fur...reactions4comments
Family Planning: Passing HS to Children...My sister called me a little stressed out; my niece had another boil on her chest. She told me she thought she...reactionscomments
Recovery, A Gradual Process...In case you missed it, check out Parts 1 and 2 of this series! Tina was discharged from the hospital the following...reactions1comment
Accidentally Ate Dairy: HS Returned...I went vegan 11 years ago. Fiver years later I thought, "Hang on, I haven't had to have a 7th HS surgery,"...reactions1comment
Castor oil...I’ve struggled with HS disease for 25 years, since my first pregnancy. Sometimes it’s better and sometimes it’s worse. Now I’ve got...reactions9comments
My Top 10 Favorite Substitutes...Hidradenitis suppurativa can be caused by many different things. Some people might flare from stress, anxiety, depression, or a hormonal imbalance, while...reactionscomments
50 Things You Might Need to Hear If You Live with Hidradenitis Suppurativa...So here in New York it’s currently freezing and beautiful and blizzarding out (it’s a verb, I swear). I really love watching...reactionscomments
I Found My (Hidradenitis Suppurativa) People...I’ve always been an oddball. I didn’t quite fit in with the farm kids when my family moved from a big city...reactionscomments
Help Center...You’ve come to the right place! Get answers to the most frequently asked questions about the inner workings of HSDisease.com, as well...
Tips and Tools to Reclaim Your Personal Style...One video isn't enough! Navigating fashion trends and finding your unique style is a vast topic. So, that is why I am...reactionscomments
