Hidradenitis Suppurativa | Thought Catalog

11 One-Sentence Reminders For Everyone Living With Hidradenitis Suppurativa

Don’t be afraid to talk to loved ones about your pain and frustrations.

By Angelica Chatterly, 25 May 2017

Honesty Is The Best Policy: Opening Up About Hidradenitis Suppurativa

“I have a skin condition—it’s not contagious, but it’s ugly, so be prepared.”

By L.A. Wright, 29 Mar 2017

How Living With Hidradenitis Suppurativa Made Me Stronger

After getting my first cyst and being diagnosed with HS, everything changed.

By Akia Ward, 22 Mar 2018

The Top 5 Reasons (That Don’t Explain) Why You Have Hidradenitis Suppurativa

Here are the top five misconceptions you’re bound to face if you suffer from this chronic skin condition.

By Jackman Tater, 24 Jan 2018

8 Things To Know Before Dating Someone With Hidradenitis Suppurativa

1. HS can be overwhelming at times. Living with a skin condition is the most difficult part of my life and sometimes that can be very upsetting. But I’m not the only one who is impacted.

By Jackman Tater, 13 Apr 2018

What Gives? What Can Trigger Hidradenitis Suppurativa (And How to Avoid These Triggers)

Hidradenitis Suppurativa [HS] is a skin condition caused by a mutated gene, and it can make life miserable for those of us who have it. There are, however, steps you can take to avoid frequent HS related outbreaks.

By L.A. Wright, 21 Feb 2018