Baths can be very beneficial for HS, however, heat causes inflammation. If you find that baths are causing you problems you may want to...

We all understand the comfort of using heat, however, using dry heat in the form of heating pads or other dry heat is not recommended for HS

Which is true? HS most commonly occurs in women between the ages of 22 and 40. It is rare that HS occurs before puberty. It is rare that...

Many have questions regarding emotional support and service animals; in this article we will explain the differences. Emotional Support...

Moist warm packs or compresses can be beneficial when an abscess is close to or ready to drain by helping soften the skin and promote draina

Most of us have heard people talking about having their glands removed as part of surgery for HS, but aren't sure what that means. When...

Fad diets are mostly known for eliminating one or more food group. We all love to hate them...but can some of them be beneficial?

It is often thought that biologics are used because it has been assumed HS is an autoimmune illness, however, that is not the case.

The Hidradenitis Suppurativa community was one of the early communities on StuffThatWorks. To date there are 1300 contributors who have...

What are the common symptoms with Hidradenitis Suppurativa and what is considered “normal”? In this article we are focusing on systemic...

Tattoos are a great way to express yourself and you can absolutely still get tattoos with Hidradenitis Suppurativa. It is not recommended...

Living with a chronic illness, such as Hidradenitis Suppurativa, can be physically, mentally, and emotionally draining. In many cases it...

Hidradenitis Suppurativa has it's own vocabulary, it's own list of definitions and more acronyms than you can count. Here's a crash...

Have you ever wondered what the darkened and discoloration on or around you Hidradenitis Suppurativa areas is? Well, wonder no more. ...

Most with Hidradenitis Suppurativa are concerned about Coronavirus, and those on a biologic are especially nervous. The Coronavirus...

HS is NOT rare. HS is rarely diagnosed (thankfully, this is changing). HS is rarely diagnosed properly (this too is getting better)....

There has been much discussion about whether Hidradenitis Suppurativa is autoimmune or autoinflammatory. HS is considered an...

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...

Wearing deodorant for those with HS can be like rolling the dice! If you don't have to use it, we recommend that you don’t! If you're...

There are ways to reduce inflammation and help with pain without the use of antibiotics or pharmaceuticals. Below we will cover the use of