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Botox, commonly known for its cosmetic applications, has been explored as an off-label (non-FDA approved) option for treating Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS). This approach shows the most promise for individuals with […]

If you live with Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS), you are no stranger to painful, non-healing wounds. Research has shown that people living with HS have a higher chance of developing skin […]

Bathing can be a comforting and effective way to manage the symptoms of Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS), provided it’s done thoughtfully. While warm baths may ease tension, excessive heat can sometimes […]

There are so many conditions that can look the same, sometimes causing confusion about your diagnosis. One of the most commonly confused conditions with hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is folliculitis. While […]

How much do we really know about Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS)? The answer is complicated. Despite being a common condition, there are gaps in the data due to misdiagnoses, underreporting, and […]

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 […]

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 […]