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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...
Hidradenitis Suppurativa Diet Tips
Firstly, where to begin with diet changes? It can be complicated, and have a big impact on your health, sometimes good, but sometimes not so good. I’m going to share my journey and some hidradenitis suppurativa diet tips with you. When I was 16, I became a...
Being a Teenager, Hidradenitis Suppurativa and How to Cope
Have you found a lump that’s sore and comes back again and again? I imagine you feel scared and embarrassed to tell anyone, right? Certainly Googling it didn’t help either I bet. In short, you may have Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS).Being a teenager is hard enough, and...
Hidradenitis Suppurativa and Acceptance
Hidradenitis Suppurativa and Acceptance If you have signs of HS or have been diagnosed with hidradenitis suppurativa (HS), certainly it will affect your mind as well as your body. Firstly, What do I mean by this? Well, when we get an illness, a common cold for...
Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) is Not Rare.
For a long time, doctors considered Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) to be rare. According to the U.S. National Library of Medicine, researchers would only include severe cases. So, it looked like fewer people had the disease. This is common in research so in this post...
Hidradenitis Suppurativa, Sex and Intimacy
Hidradenitis Suppurativa takes it’s toll on our lives in lots of different ways. One very common issue I find when I speak to other people with hidradenitis suppurativa is sex and intimacy. How are we supposed to maintain a healthy relationship with hidradenitis...
5 Ways to Raise HS Awareness
It can take an average of 7 years to receive a diagnosis of Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS). One reason for this is that it’s not a well- known disease. It is a secret a lot of people keep, and even medical professionals misunderstand it. HS awareness and understanding...
Hidradenitis Suppurativa and Sleep
My Experience of Hidradenitis Suppurativa and Sleep My previous blog on sleep and hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) covered three main areas – pain, comfort and routine. However, there are other factors that can contribute to having a good night’s sleep. HS is a condition...
5 Surprising Ways We Decide Who is Attractive
Being attractive is not just about physical appearance Many people with Hidradenitis Suppurativa say that their condition makes them feel less attractive. Which, in turn, makes it difficult for them to date or form romantic relationships. This is because our society...
Yoga and Hidradenitis Suppurativa- Episode 1-3
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...
HidraWear Material
So what exactly is Modal and why do we use it in HidraWear garments? What’s wrong with just regular old cotton or synthetic blends? Let’s take a closer look.. Modal, known for its incredible soft touch, is a sustainable fibre derived from beech trees, often used...