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Like Music? Check out Jackson Gillies – Rising Star
If you haven’t already heard about Jackson Gillies, you are in for a treat! And if you have, well make sure to check out his new music on Spotify. Jackson sings from the heart, and what a big heart he has. Jackson has endured chronic illness since early childhood when...
Challenging Hidradenitis Suppurativa Wound Care
We all know that the drainage from HS can certainly be difficult to manage. The leaking and the weeping is unpredictable and often has different consistency, colour and odour. Typical HS lesions drain a lot, and usually this can be contained by an absorbent dressing...
Self Compassion and Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Many people who take time out because of chronic illness judge themselves harshly. They judge themselves for not being productive. Or worry that others will think they are lazy. Too often, we default to the blame game in which we are all losers. We have talked about...
Christmas, Covid-19 and Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Linking Hidradenitis Suppurativa to a ‘festive event’ certainly may seem strange. However, managing long term conditions through such holidays can be a challenge. To add to the worry of hidradenitis suppurativa, there’s COVID-19, a whole heap of stress in itself! We...
Surviving the Holidays with Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Christmas may be the most wonderful time of the year, but its also super stressful. You have a lot of organising to do, financial pressure and family obligations. Add a chronic illness like HS to the mix, and it can be a bit overwhelming. You really need to plan. Be...
Give Yourself a Break – The Mental Toll HS Brings (For men)
You’re already dealing with the physical pain of hidradenitis suppurativa; take it easy on yourself. So what if you fall back on plans to hang with friends or go out because you can barely walk due to a flare-up. You have to understand it isn’t your fault; you did...
Managing Your Mental Health With HS
Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) is more than a skin disease. I don’t need to tell you the ways it can affect your body. But it can be equally devastating on your mental health. You may learn to treat your physical symptoms. But, it’s equally important to...
9 Ways to Make Life Easier With HS
Last week we talked about things that can make HS worse and how to deal with them. But HS can affect us in many ways and not all of them are to do with flare-ups. There are strategies we can use to manage our condition better overall. So, it should come as no...
HS Misdiagnosis and Treatment – Michael’s Story
So, if you’re reading this, you most likely have or know someone who has Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS). I’m a 24-year-old male living in sunny South Florida. The humidity is through the roof, and the chub rub is well… rubbing. That being said, firstly,...
5 Things That Can Make HS Flare-Ups Worse and How to Deal with Them
Maybe you have noticed there are specific times you get a HS flare-up. Then again, perhaps you haven’t. For some, there are patterns to their HS breakouts. And if you can figure out what triggers you, you can avoid them. And you may be able to prevent some of...
Feel in Control of Your Life with Hidradenitis Suppurativa
A lot is going on all around you. Between work, kids (maybe) and home, friends and events, it can be difficult. Throw in chronic illness, and it feels like the world never stops spinning. You are not alone in this. Life with hidradenitis suppurativa can be good!...
5 Ways to Support a Friend Who’s Just Been Diagnosed With Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Even for the best of friends, a diagnosis of Hidradenitis Suppurativa can be challenging. You may want to support your friend; you just don’t know what to say. Let alone what to do. In truth, you can’t make this disease go away. But you can be there for...