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When HS Stigma Meets Vulnerability — Why Safe, Supportive Spaces Matter
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, making it an important time to talk about the emotional realities of living with chronic conditions like hidradenitis suppurativa (HS). HS is often discussed […]
Biologic Therapy and Risk of Mental Health Diagnosis in Patients with Hidradenitis Suppurativa
By: Savanna Vidal, BS, MD Candidate | The George Washington University School of Medicine Content Warning: This summary includes mention of suicide. Study background People with hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) are […]
Disordered Eating in Hidradenitis Suppurativa
By: Savanna Vidal, BS, MD Candidate | The George Washington University School of Medicine Content Warning: This summary discusses eating disorders. Study background Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is more common in […]
Exploring Cannabis Use for HS
When you think of medications to help with Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS), marijuana may not be the first to come to mind, but it has become a popular option in the […]
Cystic Acne or Hidradenitis Suppurativa?
Key Differences, Sneaky Overlap, and Treatment Options That Actually Work Cystic Acne or Hidradenitis Suppurativa? More than 90,000 people a month type “cystic acne” into Google—usually while clutching a painful, […]
Down Syndrome + Hidradenitis Suppurativa: A Guide to Happier Skin & Stronger Advocacy
By: Eriel Lauffer Why This Conversation Matters At HS Connect, we’re shining a light on a lesser-known but important overlap: Down syndrome (DS) and hidradenitis suppurativa (HS). While HS is […]
Prevalence of Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Savanna Vidal, BS, M.D. Candidate | The George Washington University School of Medicine Study background Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a long-term (chronic) condition that can greatly affect a person’s physical […]
First-line use of biologics and small molecules in hidradenitis suppurativa
By: Savanna Vidal, BS , M.D. Candidate | The George Washington University School of Medicine Study background HS can look and act differently in each person. Early treatment is important […]
When Anxiety Meets HS: Understanding the Two-Way Street
By: Cara Nethery Living with hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) means carrying more than just the pain of flares. For many, it also means carrying the invisible weight of anxiety. These two […]
Hidradenitis Suppurativa Holiday Support
By: Cristina Curp How to protect your health, energy, and peace this season, think of this blog post as your hidradenitis suppurativa holiday support guide! The holidays are often painted […]
Breaking the Silence: Living, Healing, and Thriving with HS.
By: Chaquira Andrade My name is Chaquira Andrade. I’m a 29-year-old female born in Hartford Connecticut, raised in New York, and currently living in the Bronx. I’ve worked as a […]