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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...
Hidradenitis Suppurativa Trigger Foods
Being diagnosed with HS can be a life changing moment, and very often, we can feel a sense of grief and loss of control of our bodies. While there is no cure for HS, doctors and researchers are working hard developing new treatments that will help to improve our lives...
Fabric Selection in the Management of HS
Sometimes hidradenitis suppurativa can be worsened by the clothing we wear. Some fabrics contribute to friction. Other materials may not be breathable or absorbent. The wrong fabric, especially in undergarments, can make HS more uncomfortable than it already is. This...
Exercise and Hidradenitis Suppurativa
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...
Daily Management of Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Firstly, most people with hidradenitis suppurativa manage some element of their condition daily. Whether that’s lifestyle or wound care at home, we are certainly always working to keep ourselves safe and well. So, you can never have enough HS tips. Secondly,...
HS on the go! What You Should Have in Your Hidradenitis Suppurativa Kit.
While Hidradenitis Suppurativa is a lifelong condition, it shouldn’t stop you living your life. In the past, we have talked about an array of HS management tips and products. Hopefully, this has given you an idea of some of the things you will need to care for your...
Essentials for Life with Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Everyone manages their condition in their own way. We all have our favourite creams and antiseptics. Strange I know, but that’s living with HS. If you are newly diagnosed, you may not know where to start. In this post, we are going to talk about your options...