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 […]
Author: HSC
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. […]
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 […]