Imagine living with painful, boil-like bumps that keep coming back, only to be told for years that it’s just acne or an infection. That’s ... Read More
Living with HS
Exercise and Hidradenitis Suppurativa: What You Need to Know
Exercising is a great way to lose weight, reduce flare-ups and stress and prevent and decrease the risk of other health conditions, such as ... Read More
Living with HS: ‘You’re So Much More Than the Scars’
To the average eye, hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) may look like a pimple or cyst. However, to the approximately 3.3 million people living ... Read More
How to Treat Hidradenitis Suppurativa in Black People
Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS), also known as acne inversa, is an inflammatory condition characterized by boil-like abscesses in folds of ... Read More
I Walked in Times Square to Show Women with HS They Are Still Beautiful
Leia’s journey with Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) began with a misdiagnosis, followed by a terrifying two-week period as her condition ... Read More
8 Ways to Care for Hidradenitis Suppurativa Wounds
Caring for your hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) wounds is an important part of promoting healing and preventing infection. Not sure where to ... Read More
Breaking the Silence: HS Warriors Take the Runway in Times Square
On October 4, UCB and HS Connect staged one of the boldest and most visible health awareness events to date, seizing the spotlight in Times ... Read More
6 Conditions HS Pretends to Be
Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) is a chronic, inflammatory skin condition, and for long-time sufferers, it’s the kind of condition that can ... Read More
8 Surprising Things Making Your Hidradenitis Suppurativa Worse
Living with Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) can be challenging, but understanding what can make it worse is the first step toward managing ... Read More
Stay Confident and Fresh: Top 5 Tips for HS Management
Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS), a chronic skin condition, is more than painful, unsightly lumps, abscesses, and lesions. It is also a biased ... Read More
Five Things That Make Your HS Worse During Summer
Ah, summertime. “Time to sit back and unwind” at the beach, the Juneteenth kickback, or in the backyard with a snack and a glass of wine. ... Read More
5 Skincare Products to Avoid With HS
If you have Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS), you already know how hard it can be. A chronic skin condition, HS can cause everything from ... Read More
