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Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is seen more commonly in people with Down syndrome. We need to get the word out and make sure HS is being diagnosed and managed in the […]

We all know how often we see posts in groups of people heading to the ER for lancing of abscesses. Dr. Adam Friedman explains below why this is ill advised […]

My 15 year old had her who knows what number deroofing yesterday, another in the armpit. Usually I don’t get emotional, I try to stay strong for her. I know […]

A fad is a random treatment or regiment that comes from out of nowhere and gains momentum quickly and without merit. Other people are so desperate for something to cling […]

Medically Reviewed by Jillian Ondreyka, MPH, RDN, IFNCP, IBCLC, CLT L-Lysine is not a new fad in HS; it was introduced between 2015 and 2016 and has resurfaced recently. Some […]

Author Katherine Scherling MS, ARNP, CWCN-AP is an advanced practice provider with over 10 years of wound care experience who cares about HS patients and their skin care. Forward from […]

Whether you have an abscess the size of a gumball or a cantaloupe (yes, this does happen to some), HS is painful. But what about the pea sized or the […]

What is a 504 plan and who qualifies? A 504 plan can include the following: Accommodations: Changes in the classroom to how the child learns the curriculum. Examples: Extra time […]

Hi there! My name is Jillian Ondreyka; I’m the resident dietitian on the HS Connect team. I have HS myself and started specializing in Nutrition for HS in my virtual […]

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 […]