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Developing HidraWear Products
Beginnings HidraMed Solutions, the company who developed HidraWear products was founded by Suzanne, a fellow HS patient. Suzanne began the journey to developing the first product back in 2013, when she simply wanted to be able to dress her armpits quickly and get on...
Yoga and Hidradenitis Suppurativa- Episode 4
Hidradenitis Suppurativa takes its toll on our bodies in many ways. As well as dealing with the usual pains and discomfort of the wounds and lesions, HS also causes us to walk differently and sit differently. HS can even affect our posture. HidraWear has teamed up...
Living with Hidradenitis Suppurativa – A day in the life
Morning Routine It’s a typical Monday, it’s 5.30am and I wake to my alarm. I rarely snooze my alarm, so drag myself into the bathroom for a shower. Before I begin, I have to take off the dressings from the night before, and its then in the shower for a luke-warm wake...
Hidradenitis Suppurativa and Genetics
The quest to find out what causes HS is an important one. Hidradenitis Suppurativa and genetics are suspected to be linked. Patients report that doctors tell them their lifestyle causes their symptoms. Many of those patients say they feel like their condition is...
Hope for HS
Hope for HS is a USA based organisation providing essential information and support services for people with hidradenitis suppurativa. We firstly met Sandra and Angie from Hope for HS at the North American HS Symposium in Toronto in 2018. We were certainly blown away...
Hidradenitis Suppurativa and Heat
Summer is here! It’s the start of the summer and time for a bit of reflection. According to the BBC weather, it was the hottest and driest May on record in the UK. I love the sun, and I love being in the garden. However, what I don’t love is the way my HS reacts to...
Lets Talk about Hidradenitis Suppurativa
We all know that living with HS can knock you down. It can make life a bit 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 hidradenitis suppurativa and share some advice...
Hidradenitis Suppurativa Breakouts-Ronnie’s Experience
Ronnie is 30 years old and from Florida. His hidradenitis suppurativa breakouts began in 2015. But HS doesn’t get in the way of him living his life. He is passionate about djing, business and making the most of life. Hidradenitis suppurativa breakouts commonly...
Hidradenitis Suppurativa and Caffeine
Last year, after my diagnosis, I read dairy, brewer’s yeast and sugar were the primary dietary triggers of HS. Other triggers included nightshades (potatoes, peppers, spices, etc.) and there might be a lnk between hidradenitis suppurativa and caffeine. This was a...
My Child Has HS – How Do I Help Them?
Firstly, being diagnosed with Hidradenitis Suppurativa can be a very scary thing. Secondly, there isn’t a whole lot known about HS. Therefore the important questions you have about the skin condition can remain unanswered. Certainly the only thing scarier than being...
How Do I Talk to My Doctor – Hidradenitis Suppurativa
The Dreaded Doctors Office So, you find yourself worried about your body, but you are too scared to talk to your doctor about hidradenitis suppurativa. You think they won’t listen to you, or that you are being dramatic. Sound about right? If you are struggling with...
Hidradenitis Suppurativa Pictures
What does HS look like? We have some hidradenitis suppurativa pictures to share. Firstly, Hidradenitis Suppurativa pictures can be found on the internet easily. But for most of us, it is a hidden disease in many ways. A lot of people haven’t heard of it, and so a lot...