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HS is not a Gland Disease...Here's Why & Why It's Important
HS is not a gland disease, here's why & why it's important
Denise Fixsen
May 10, 2022
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Food Sensitivities and Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Your first question might be, “So how do I figure out if I have food sensitivities?”
Jillian Ondreyka, MPH
Nov 10, 2021
4,449

Exploring Cannabis Use for HS
When you think of medications to help with HS, marijuana may not be the first to come to mind, but it has become a popular option for HS.
Roni Swihart
Oct 13, 2021
4,770


HS Odor and Ideas to Combat It
If our abscesses are typically sterile and free from infection (harmful bacteria), why can they smell so horrible?
Denise Fixsen
Sep 18, 2021
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HS Abscesses vs. Boils
Oftentimes in the HS community the words abscesses and boils are used interchangeably, however, they do not mean the same thing. It may...
Denise Fixsen
Aug 24, 2021
2,479


Swimming with HS
This question comes up repeatedly, especially during the summer! In most cases it is safe to swim with HS and we’ve covered some of the...
Denise Fixsen
Aug 14, 2021
2,501


Journaling with Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Journaling with a condition like HS is beneficial for several reasons, which we’ll explore below. You don't need anything fancy, just a...
Denise Fixsen
Feb 20, 2021
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Autoimmune vs. Autoinflammatory What Category is HS in?
There has been much discussion about whether Hidradenitis Suppurativa is autoimmune or autoinflammatory. HS is considered an...
Denise Panter-Fixsen
Nov 13, 2020
3,103


Telling People About Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Dating, Partners, Family & Friends Ugh, we ALL dread this part. It’s been going well and things are progressing. Do I tell them? Do I not...
Denise Panter-Fixsen
Nov 13, 2020
2,560
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