Hidradenitis Suppurativa: Am I Ugly?

Find out more about this condition below.

Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) is a known but highly distressing skin condition that affects millions of individuals worldwide. Although it primarily presents as bumps, abscesses and scarring in the skins creases the impact of HS extends beyond its physical manifestations. In this article we will delve into the toll that living with HS takes the challenges of stigma faced by those affected and strategies for coping and finding support.

Grasping Hidradenitis Suppurativa
What exactly’s HS and how does it manifest?
Hidradenitis Suppurativa is a lasting skin condition characterized by inflamed hair follicles. Blocked sweat glands. It typically emerges in areas where there is friction, between the skin surfaces such as armpits, groin, buttocks and under the breasts. Over time this inflammation can give rise to tender lumps and abscesses.

These abscesses can be exceedingly painful. May discharge pus. As the condition progresses it often leads to the formation of tunnels beneath the skin that connect these abscesses. These tunnels are also referred to as sinus tracts which can eventually result in scarring.

Impact on Self Esteem
The physical symptoms associated with HS can be. Disheartening. The impact of HS, on self…