Using supplements safely with Hidradenitis Suppurativa or HS

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...

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...

Basic guidelines to help HS patients make economical, effective wound care decisions.

HS is not a gland disease, here's why & why it's important

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...

What is a 504 plan and who qualifies? To be eligible for a 504 plan your child must have a physical or mental impairment that...

Your first question might be, “So how do I figure out if I have food sensitivities?”

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.

If our abscesses are typically sterile and free from infection (harmful bacteria), why can they smell so horrible?

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...

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...

Real talk about sex, intimacy and HS

Hidradenitis Suppurativa in the male population.

I have so many other things going on that I don’t have time to see a Doctor. I can take care of myself. If I don’t go to the Doctor, I...

How could a visit like this happen to me? I am the founder of an HS Organization for crying out loud! I work with physicians as my day...

Ever wonder what you need to keep on hand with HS? Check out this article to learn more and watch our video on products to keep around!

Journaling with a condition like HS is beneficial for several reasons, which we’ll explore below. You don't need anything fancy, just a...

Many have found Vicks VapoRub to be helpful in the treatment of HS abscesses. Please keep in mind that treatments that work for you may...

Nightshades is the name for a group of fruits and vegetables that could be a trigger for some with HS. Common nightshades include:...