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, […]
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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. […]
Emotional Support & Service Animals
Many have questions regarding emotional support and service animals; in this article we will explain the differences. Emotional Support Animals (ESAs) and Service Animals are important tools for many with […]
Thong Underwear for a 13 Year Old? How to Help Your Child with HS
Raising a child is hard. Raising a child with HS is even harder. They deal with more pain than any child their age should be familiar with and have a […]
Watching the Suffering: Teens, Depression & HS
There has been nothing harder in my life than watching you suffer. You are 13 and shouldn’t know how this feels. I don’t know what’s wrong or how to fix […]
Best and Worst Fad Diets for Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Fad diets are mostly known for eliminating one or more food group. We all love to hate them…but can some of them be potentially beneficial for our HS and overall […]
Telling People About Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Dating, Partners, Family & Friends Ugh, we ALL dread this part. It’s been going well and things are progressing. Telling people about your Hidradenitis Suppurativa can be overwhelming and scary. […]
The Burden of Guilt: Parenting a Child With HS
Guilt Guilt Guilt Guilt It’s heavy. Truthfully I’m not even sure where to begin, this is a huge and very personal topic. I had a child knowing I had HS […]
What It’s Like Having No Armpits
This is my experience with wide excision surgery in the armpits, abdomen, groin and inside of my right thigh. Just like HS is personal and different for each of us, […]
Wound Care for All Stages of Abscesses
Hold on to your hats and glasses, this is a LONG article that contains A LOT of information, all things wound care. Please check out the Product Suggestion Page for […]