http://www.hidradenitisuppurativa.com/blog Hidradenitis Suppurativa Information & Support Thu, 28 Jan 2010 22:22:40 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I went to the dermatologist because I had an abscess on my leg and it wasn't the first time I had one. I asked her what could be causing it and she said, "You have Hidradenitis Suppurativa" I had never heard of it before and I did a little research ... http://www.hidradenitisuppurativa.com/blog/36/have-you-ever-heard-of-hidradenitis-suppurativa-2/ I went to the dermatologist because I had an abscess on my leg and it wasn't the first time I had one. I asked her what could be causing it and she said, "You have Hidradenitis Suppurativa" I had never heard of it before and I did a little research ... http://www.hidradenitisuppurativa.com/blog/35/have-you-ever-heard-of-hidradenitis-suppurativa/ I've had in my hidradenitis suppurativa in my vaginal/buttocks for 5 years now which has caused severe darkening and scars also the worst part and what i need help with most that my labia are wrinkled- looking from this disease. Is there a way to improve my condition? http://www.hidradenitisuppurativa.com/blog/34/is-there-a-way-to-heal-scarring-from-hidradenitis-suppurativa/ What is an Acne Boil? An acne boil is a localized infection deep in the skin. It is also referred to as a skin abscess. A boil usually starts as a tender area, red in color. After a period of a week or so, the area becomes hard and firm. ... http://www.hidradenitisuppurativa.com/blog/33/how-to-treat-and-prevent-acne-boils/ Become knowledgeable about hidradenitis suppurativa. By educating yourself about hidradenitis suppurativa, you are demonstrating to your loved one that you support them in something that effects their life significantly. They will appreciate knowing you care about the problem they must cope with.Let your friend/relative talk about his/her pain. Those dealing ... http://www.hidradenitisuppurativa.com/blog/32/five-ways-to-sustain-a-friend-or-relative-who-is-living-with-hidradenitis-suppurativa/ Does anyone else out their think that treating Hidradenitis Suppurativa with conventional median just makes it worse? Ive herd such horror story's about acutaine and surgeries that just take it away for a while and then it comes back worse then ever. In my family it typically goes away by ... http://www.hidradenitisuppurativa.com/blog/30/hidradenitis-suppurativa/ Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) is an uncommon chronic inflammatory skin condition. It is also known as ‘acne inversa’. It is more commonly found in women and can be present under the breasts. It commonly occurs on apocrine sweat gland-bearing skin such as in the groin. HS usually develops in your armpits, ... http://www.hidradenitisuppurativa.com/blog/29/hidradenitis-suppurativa-treatment-tips/ I know that I haven't written in a while, and trust me that is not because I havent had any flair ups, it's because I found that I get really depressed about the whole situation. I mean I am 34 years old with a condition that no one seems to ... http://www.hidradenitisuppurativa.com/blog/24/hidradenitis-suppurativa-and-depression/ Hello again, OK so I was sitting around nursing some of my wounds, and I thought it would be a good idea to post some of my tips and remedies on how I live with the daily pain of Hidradenitis Suppurativa. So here it goes: Epison salt/Green Alcohol bath- I try ... http://www.hidradenitisuppurativa.com/blog/10/tips-remedies-for-people-living-with-hidradenitis-suppurativa/ Educate yourself about hidradenitis suppurativa.  By educating yourself about hidradenitis suppurativa, you are showing your loved one that you take an interest in something that effects their life greatly.  They will appreciate knowing you care about the problem they must deal with. Let them talk about it.  People living with hidradenitis ... http://www.hidradenitisuppurativa.com/blog/16/5-ways-to-support-a-loved-one-who-has-been-diagnosed-with-hidradenitis-suppurativa/