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 […]
Articles and Blogs
504 Plan for Students with Hidradenitis Suppurativa
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 […]
Food Sensitivities and Hidradenitis Suppurativa
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 […]
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 […]
HS Misconceptions & Stigmas: Separating Fact from Fiction
Most of us have heard these before; the HS misconceptions. It doesn’t matter how confident we are in our disease, our triggers or our bodies, these misconceptions still sting. These […]
Real Talk About Sex, Intimacy and HS
I’ve seen so many articles on social media about what you should have in your HS sex tool kit, how to wear lingerie that hides your scars or abscesses, about […]
What a Bad HS Dermatology Experience Looks Like
How could a visit like this happen to me? I am the founder of an HS Organization for crying out loud! I work with physicians as my day job, I […]
HS in the Male Population
How many of us have heard that HS impacts women more predominantly than men? <Insert hand raise here>. While it may appear that way based on US studies, we’re finding […]
I Don’t Have Time for My HS & Other Lessons Learned
I have so many other things going on that I don’t have time to see a Doctor. I can take care of myself. If I don’t go to the Doctor, […]
Nutrition, Elimination Diets and HS
If you’ve been wondering how to do an elimination diet or how to find out if food is a trigger for your HS, here is some helpful information on options. […]