Savanna Vidal, BS, M.D. Candidate | The George Washington University School of Medicine Study background Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a long-term (chronic) condition that can greatly affect a person’s physical health, emotional well-being, and quality of life. Despite this impact, we do not know how many people across the world have HS, which is referred […]
By: Savanna Vidal, BS , M.D. Candidate | The George Washington University School of Medicine Study background HS can look and act differently in each person. Early treatment is important because untreated HS can lead to long-term changes in the skin that cannot be reversed, like tunnels or scarring. Antibiotics are often used first to […]
By: Cara Nethery Living with hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) means carrying more than just the pain of flares. For many, it also means carrying the invisible weight of anxiety. These two conditions don’t just sit side by side — they interact, fuel each other, and create a cycle that can feel impossible to break. But with […]
By: Cristina Curp How to protect your health, energy, and peace this season, think of this blog post as your hidradenitis suppurativa holiday support guide! The holidays are often painted as a time filled with joy, love, and celebration. Yet if you live with Hidradenitis Suppurativa, this time of year can feel incredibly overwhelming. There […]
By: Chaquira Andrade My name is Chaquira Andrade. I’m a 29-year-old female born in Hartford Connecticut, raised in New York, and currently living in the Bronx. I’ve worked as a social worker for the NY Department of Homelessness for the past nine years. I’m passionate about social work and the work I get to do. […]
By: Clifton Young *WARNING* WOUND/SURGICAL/GROIN IMAGES SHOWN AT THE BOTTOM* Hello fellow hidradenitis suppurativa warriors! Hidradenitis Suppurativa might be a disease that is of the lesser known, but one thing is for sure, it makes a major impact on the person affected by it. When I would look at my HS lesions, I would cry. […]
Combined TNF-α and OX40L targeting as a new treatment option for hidradenitis suppurativa By: Mohamad Bazzi Many HS patients often live with painful lumps, abscesses, and tunnels that do not respond well to current treatments. A new medicine, SAR442970, could be hope for these patients! This new drug is unique since it blocks two major […]
By: Eriel Lauffer Living—and working—with Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) can feel like juggling flaming bowling pins on a unicycle. Some days you nail the act; other days a flare knocks you right off the stage. If HS has made it impossible to stay in the workforce, federal disability benefits can keep the lights on while you […]
Featuring models impacted by HS, a powerful advocacy message was brought to world’s most visible stage New York, NY – October 6, 2025: HS Connect, the leading patient-driven advocacy and education platform for Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS), staged a historic runway show in the heart of Times Square – bringing awareness to an underdiagnosed condition impacting […]
By: Eriel Lauffer Why We’re Talking About “Skin Infections” Today Searches for the term skin infections top 8,100 a month, and a hefty chunk of those queries come from people living with—or suspecting they live with—Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS). If that’s you, welcome. We’re HS Connect, a patient-powered hub that turns complex dermatology jargon into plain-English […]
By: Eriel Lauffer Understanding the difference between boils and hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) abscesses is crucial for accurate diagnosis and effective treatment. While calling an HS abscess a “boil” might seem like a harmless shortcut, the reality is that this mislabeling can lead to significant misunderstandings about the condition, delayed proper care, and prolonged patient suffering. […]
If you’re living with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and your skin seems to have a mind of its own, you’re not imagining things. Breakouts, bumps, scars, and flare-ups can all be part of the PCOS package, but here’s the thing: not all skin changes are “just hormonal acne.” Some skin symptoms in PCOS signal something […]