By: Clifton Young *WARNING* WOUND/SURGICAL/GROIN IMAGES SHOWN AT THE BOTTOM* Hello fellow hidradenitis suppurativa warriors! Hidradenitis Suppurativa might be a disease that is of the lesser known, but one thing […]
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A New Treatment Option for HS Could be on the Horizon
Combined TNF-α and OX40L targeting as a new treatment option for hidradenitis suppurativa By: Mohamad Bazzi Many HS patients often live with painful lumps, abscesses, and tunnels that do not […]
Filing for Disability with Hidradenitis Suppurativa: A Stress-Less Roadmap to SSDI & SSI Success
By: Eriel Lauffer Living—and working—with Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) can feel like juggling flaming bowling pins on a unicycle. Some days you nail the act; other days a flare knocks you […]
HS Connect Makes History with Times Square’s First Patient-Led Runway Show
Featuring models impacted by HS, a powerful advocacy message was brought to world’s most visible stage New York, NY – October 6, 2025: HS Connect, the leading patient-driven advocacy and […]
Skin Infections or Hidradenitis Suppurativa? Everything You Need to Know
By: Eriel Lauffer Why We’re Talking About “Skin Infections” Today Searches for the term skin infections top 8,100 a month, and a hefty chunk of those queries come from people […]
Boils, Abscesses, and the HS Mix-Up: What You Need to Know
By: Eriel Lauffer Understanding the difference between boils and hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) abscesses is crucial for accurate diagnosis and effective treatment. While calling an HS abscess a “boil” might seem […]
PCOS and Skin Problems: How to Tell If It’s More Than Hormonal Acne
If you’re living with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and your skin seems to have a mind of its own, you’re not imagining things. Breakouts, bumps, scars, and flare-ups can all […]
Medication Treatments for Hidradenitis Suppurativa: What You Should Know
By: Cristina Curp, HS Patient Advocate, NTP If you’ve got hidradenitis suppurativa (HS), you’ve probably heard this one before: “Have you tried antibiotics? What about Humira? Maybe birth control?” It […]
Preparing for Back-to-School with Hidradenitis Suppurativa
By Eriel Lauffer As the new school year approaches, parents and guardians are busy gathering supplies and planning for a successful year ahead. For families with children diagnosed with Hidradenitis […]
What are the Stages of Hidradenitis Suppurativa? And Who the Heck is Hurley?
By: Cristina Curp, HS Patient Advocate, NTP What Is the Hurley Staging System, and Who was Hurley? Let’s start at the beginning. The Hurley clinical staging system is a simple, […]
Managing HS Abscesses and Wounds: Practical Tips for Healing
Living with Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) often involves managing abscesses and wounds, which can vary significantly in healing time and severity. This guide provides detailed tips for handling typical HS wounds—not […]
The Weight Debate: Unpacking the Myths About Hidradenitis Suppurativa
How many times have you been told that losing weight will cure your Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) or that being overweight is the cause of your condition? We’ve heard it from […]