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Understanding your personal triggers can be difficult.  For some, triggers are easily identified and for others, it can be more difficult to identify. This is all part of the process […]

Surgical procedures are increasingly integrated into HS care, regardless of disease severity. With many surgical options now considered earlier in treatment—alongside medication—it’s important to remember that no two surgeries or […]

Living with Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) isn’t just about managing physical symptoms; it’s about navigating life with a chronic, often misunderstood condition. One of the biggest challenges? Talking to your employer […]

HS Connect, a leading nonprofit organization in the hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) advocacy space, proudly announces the launch of The Healing Space, a groundbreaking mental health initiative created specifically for the […]

If you have hidradenitis suppurativa (HS), you may also have experienced or are experiencing a pilonidal cyst. HS is a skin condition that causes painful boil-like, abscesses, and tunnels that […]

If you’ve considered using, or been recommended Accutane as a treatment for Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS), it’s crucial to understand why this medication is not recommended for HS. While Accutane is […]

Navigating the world of Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) can feel like learning a new language. With terms like abscesses, cysts, and boils being thrown around, it’s easy to get lost in […]

Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) is deeply tied to the process of follicular occlusion. This medical term refers to the blockage of hair follicles, a seemingly small issue that plays a massive […]

If you’ve noticed small, blackhead-like spots around areas affected by Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS), you’re not alone. These aren’t your typical blackheads; they’re called double-ended pseudocomedones (DEPs) and are a unique feature […]