In the journey of managing Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS), patients often face challenging decisions regarding treatment options. One such option that frequently arises is Incision and Drainage (I&D) procedures. While these […]
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Deroofing Abscesses and Emotions
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 […]
HS Fads: What are they?
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 […]
L-Lysine: An HS Fad Revisited
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 […]
Wound Care Tips for the HS Patient
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 […]
Does Size Matter with HS Abscesses?
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 […]
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 […]