Maybe you’ve seen the miraDry videos in your social media feed and wondered if it could help your Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS). According to the company website, the miraDry System uses thermal energy that targets and eliminates the sweat and odor glands in your underarm. Once those glands are eliminated, they do not grow back. In theory,…
According to Dr. Elizabeth Kubler-Ross, there are Five Stages of Grief: denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. Her observations of – and work with – terminally ill patients led her to develop this concept. These same five stages can be applied to life with Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS). Once HS is diagnosed, a new “normal” life…
Due to hazardous road conditions, tonight’s Hidradenitis Suppurativa support group meeting in Detroit has been rescheduled for next week, Tuesday February 19th, same time and location. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause!
Due to the extreme cold and wind chill, the Minneapolis meeting scheduled for January 30th has been cancelled. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Please join us at our next meeting on March 27th. Stay safe and warm!
Keeping a positive outlook while struggling with pain, discomfort, isolation and all the negativity associated with HS isn’t easy. Some days, it seems downright impossible. Digging your way out of it feels like a Herculean task. But it can be done. Here are just a few things to add to your arsenal to combat those…
