Symptoms - Itching...Many people with hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) consider itching one of the most troublesome symptoms of the disease. In most cases, only pain...
My New Favorite Healthy HS Friendly Snack...I personally love anything I can eat that’s quick and easy. Unfortunately, a lot of fast and easy food items are not...reactionscomments
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...
I'm Not Angry, I Just Have Boundaries (Part 1)...Inevitably, there are going to be bad days with HS. And as much as I may hate that sometimes, it comes with...reactionscomments
Hidradenitis Suppurativa Can Be Caused By More Than Just Diet...I’m frustrated. I’m angry. I’m thoroughly annoyed. I don’t know how many times this needs to be said, but let me shout...reactions8comments
The Benefits of Online HS Communities...Before becoming part of the online hidradenitis suppurativa community, I really felt alone. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again...reactionscomments
Living with Embarrassing Moments of Hidradenitis Suppurativa...If you have Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS), I'm sure you've had an embarrassing moment or two in public. I will tell you about...reactionscomments
Applying for Social Security Disability Benefits...Living with a chronic health condition may make working impossible at some point. Your symptoms can affect your ability to get your...
Disability Benefits...When you have a chronic medical condition, there may be times when you are not able to work. This can seriously affect...
Workplace Considerations...Everyone deserves to be treated fairly at work, including people with chronic medical conditions or disabilities. It is not only the right...
Resources for Veterans, LGBTQ+ People, and Other Special Groups...Coping with a chronic health condition can be challenging for you, your family, and your caregivers. You rely on your healthcare team...
Managing Healthcare Expenses...Managing a chronic health condition can take a financial toll on you and your family. Costs add up quickly from medicines, testing...
Health Resources...Living with a chronic health condition can be challenging, frustrating, and tiring. You might feel like your life is on hold. Frequent...
Dating with HS Part Two: Nurturing Self-Love and Finding Support...In the first part of this series, we explored the challenges and growth opportunities of dating with Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS). Now, let's...reactionscomments
Hustle Culture and HS...“You have as many hours in a day as Beyoncé” “Rise and Grind” “Sleep is for the weak” How many of us...reactionscomments
Talking To Your Friends About HS...When I was first diagnosed with hidradenitis suppurativa, I felt an overwhelming sense of loneliness. Anyone who has been diagnosed with HS...reactionscomments
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...
Common Misdiagnoses of Hidradenitis Suppurativa...When you have an uncommon disease like hidradenitis suppurativa (HS), getting a correct diagnosis can be a challenge. Doctors believe that between...
So You Think You Have HS - Now What?!...Maybe you saw that episode of Dr. Pimple Popper and realized the lesions under your arms/legs/groin/back/neck/etc. look surprisingly the same, maybe you...reactionscomments
Please Don’t Be Ashamed Of Your Body...Summer is officially here! Woo hoo for no school and longer days, but summer also means more heat and less clothes. It...reactionscomments
