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The Many Names of Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Hidradenitis Suppurativa is the name we all know, but maybe not love. It turns out doctors might feel the same. Names are certainly more than labels, they are descriptions. However, HS doesn’t accurately describe the physiological process. As well as that, HS is...
Hidradenitis Suppurativa Stages
What is Hidradenitis Suppurativa? Firstly, Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) is a skin disease that causes lesions to form on and under the skin. Lesions can take the form of painful nodules, boil-like lumps, abscess or cysts. When the lesions burst, they sometimes...
Why We Say “I’m Fine”, Hidradenitis Suppurativa and Wellbeing
I used to volunteer in a mental health organisation. Most people were very honest about their feelings. And if you asked somebody how they were, you would get a real answer. I was used to it, but when someone new would visit, they were often taken aback at the...
Hidradenitis Suppurativa Stage 3
So far, the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of HS stages 1 & 2 have been described in previous articles. However, hidradenitis suppurativa stage 3 is the focus of this blog. Firstly, to recap, HS is a chronic skin disease that causes nodules called lesions to...
Hidradenitis Suppurativa Peer Support
There are many different definitions of what peer support is. So, for the purpose of this blog, its someone who has lived experience of the same condition. And they are willing to use that experience to help others. When I first got diagnosed with hidradenitis...
Hidradenitis Suppurativa Stage 2
In the last article, we firstly talked about the Hurley stages of HS. In this article, we will look at hidradenitis suppurativa stage 2. To recap, HS, also known as acne inversa is a chronic skin disease that causes nodules called lesions to form on the skin. The...
Let’s Talk About Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) With Jasmine Espy
We all know that living with Hidradenitis Suppurativa can knock you down. It can certainly make life difficult sometimes and it can be hard to stay motivated. But life can be good, despite HS. We contacted some fellow HS warriors to talk about HS and share some...
Hidradenitis Suppurativa Stage 1
What is hidradenitis suppurativa (HS)? Hidradenitis Suppurativa, or HS for short is also known as Acne Inversa. It is a chronic skin disease that causes painful nodules, ‘boil-like’ lumps or abscesses, also known as lesions. These often affect the armpits, groin,...
5 Healthy Ways to Deal with HS and Anger
Last year I posted a picture on Instagram that said it was okay to be angry. Someone left a comment asking if anger can be controlled? Firstly, the answer is yes, you can control your anger. But it made me think that our immediate response to anger is fear of losing...
Let’s Talk About Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) With Elise Axon
We all know that living with HS can knock you down. It can certainly make life difficult sometimes and it can be hard to stay motivated. But life can be good, despite HS. We contacted some fellow HS warriors to talk about HS and share some advice with us. Elise Talks...
Advice to my teen self dealing with hidradenitis suppurativa
Body image concerns affect almost all teenagers. It is estimated at about 72% of teens in Ireland worry about their body shape. I was no different. Throw in strange unidentified boils, and you certainly have a recipe for self-esteem disaster. This is what I wish I...
Jackson Gillies – Hidradenitis Suppurativa Celebrity Alert!
We all know that living with HS can knock you down. It can certainly make life difficult sometimes and it can be hard to stay motivated. But life can be good, despite HS. We contacted some fellow HS warriors to talk about HS and share some advice with us. This week,...
