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...reactions6comments
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
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...
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
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,"...reactions2comments
