They say to ‘love the skin you're in,’ but what if that skin is causing serious problems? While we all deal with skin problems from time ... Read More
Living with HS
Breaking the Silence on HS: Why Black Americans Deserve Better Care
Many Black Americans are living with hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) without even knowing it—often dismissed by doctors, misdiagnosed as boils ... Read More
Living with HS: ‘You’re So Much More Than the Scars’
Photo courtesy of HS Connect / Mahala PreudhommeTo the average eye, hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) may look like a pimple or cyst. However, ... 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
Exercise and Hidradenitis Suppurativa: What You Need to Know
Exercising is a great way to loss weight, reduce flare-ups and stress and prevent and decrease the risk of other health conditions, such as ... 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
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
Hidradenitis Suppurativa: Stress Management Tips
Living with hidradenitis suppurativa (HS), and dealing with painful lumps forming under your skin in sensitive areas such as your armpits ... Read More