General
This is a common way to classify the severity of HS.
What are Hurley Stages?
This health care professional may help clean and dress wounds after an incision or surgery.
What is a nurse?
This patient advocacy group provides a space, both virtually and in person, where patients and caregivers can give and receive support, as well as learn new HS research from top HS specialists.
Who is Hope for HS?
This addictive habit is falsely said to make your HS flares worse.
What is smoking?
An activity where you can go at your own pace, clear your mind, and is free.
Going for a walk.
The passing on of HS or other physical characteristics from one generation to another.
What is hereditary?
A doctor who you mainly see for most of your needs and can refer you to a specialist in a particular medical condition.
What is a family doctor?
Hidradenitis Suppurativa can be difficult to deal with and you may need a supportive community. This organization can help give you the support you need with fun game nights, info sessions and love.
Hidradenitis & Me Support Group
This HS myth makes people think that HS can spread from person to person.
What is "HS is contagious"?
The type of clothing that is the best for keeping the pressure off of your skin.
Loose-fitting garments
The simultaneous presence of two or more diseases or medical conditions in a patient.
What is a comorbidity?
This health care professional specializes in skin conditions.
What is a dermatologist?
This brand specifically focuses on creating a wound dressing system for use by people with flares in the armpit, buttocks & groin.
HidraWear
This myth perpetuates the idea that the patient is dirty.
What is "HS is caused by bad hygiene"?
Soak in warm water and add this substance to soothe your wounds and pain.
What is an Epsom salt?
Deroofing surgeries target this common feature of HS.
What is a tunnel OR sinus tract?
This health care professional is responsible for removing damaged scar tissue.
What is a surgeon?
This patient support organization specializes in nutrition for HS.
What is Embrace Health Nutrition? OR Who is Jillian Ondreyka?
Patients are encouraged to exercise or diet because of this common HS myth.
What is "HS is caused by being overweight"?
This external-use item can be used to reduce the swelling, pain and inflammation of an HS lesion when applied directly.
What is a warm compress?
HS is caused by a over-activation of this essential aspect of your body's healing process.
What is inflammation?
A professional who can assist you with coping skills and talk therapy for your mental health.
What is a social worker/counsellor/therapist?
This organization based in the US is a one-stop shop where you can receive support in finding a dermatologist in your area, research information, letter for school, and most recently started a support group called BrotherHood.
Who is HS Connect?
This myth makes patients believe they did something to cause HS.
What is "HS is your fault"?
Although particular variations may be difficult for HS patients, less strenuous forms of this self-care activity can improve physical and mental health.
What is exercise?