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Practical, respectful perspectives for daily life with HS.
The Autoimmune Protocol diet is widely discussed in HS communities. This article explains what AIP actually is, what specific evidence exists in HS, and the honest assessment of risks and benefits.
Yeast-free diets have the strongest single dietary evidence base in HS, including consistent case-series data and a plausible immunological mechanism. This article explains what's known and how to think about a trial elimination.
Clothing choice is one of the few interventions that meaningfully reduces day-to-day HS aggravation. This article covers fabric science, specific garment categories, and practical strategies year-round.
Dairy elimination is one of the most widely recommended dietary interventions in HS communities. This article examines what the evidence actually shows, what the proposed mechanisms are, and how to think about a trial elimination.
Many HS patients identify specific deodorants as flare triggers. This article walks through the ingredients that matter, the antiperspirant-versus-deodorant distinction, and how to choose products that work.
HS commonly affects the most intimate areas of the body — anatomically, emotionally, and relationally. This article addresses the questions about sex and intimacy that most clinics do not.
The early period after an HS diagnosis is overwhelming. This article separates what is genuinely important to do in the first weeks from what can wait — and what you do not need to decide in crisis.
Smoking is the single strongest modifiable risk factor for HS in published data. This article explains what the research actually shows, why quitting is harder than it sounds, and what cessation evidence exists specifically in HS.
If your partner has been diagnosed with hidradenitis suppurativa, you are part of the disease experience whether or not anyone has acknowledged it. This article is for you.
Sweat is one of the most consistent triggers of HS flares. This article explains the physiology, distinguishes sweat from hyperhidrosis, and covers year-round practical management including prescription options.
Weight is one of the most consistently cited modifiable factors in HS. This article assesses what the evidence actually shows, addresses the bariatric surgery question honestly, and frames weight reduction as one factor among several rather than a moral imperative.