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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]