Hidradenitis Suppurativa Blog
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For most of the time I’ve spent in this community, the conversation around hidradenitis suppurativa has started and ended with the skin. Wound care, antibiotics, maybe a biologic. That’s not nothing — but it treats HS like a skin condition,…
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The 3 Things I Meal Prep Every Week (to manage my HS remission)
For a long time, I thought managing a chronic illness through food meant doing everything right, all the time. Every trigger eliminated. Every meal optimized. Starting fresh every Monday, and starting over every time I “failed.” That approach didn’t heal…
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The HS Treatment Landscape: What’s Approved, What’s Coming, and What to Ask Your Doctor
If you’ve been managing hidradenitis suppurativa for any length of time, you know the frustration: the list of “proven” treatments has historically been short, and a lot of us have spent years cycling through antibiotics, topicals, and trial-and-error before landing…
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What I Presented to Dermatologists About HS and Nutrition — And Why I’m Sharing It With You
I started sharing about hidradenitis suppurativa online the same way most of us do — out of desperation and isolation. I was sick, figuring things out mostly on my own, and I couldn’t find anyone talking honestly about what I…
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Nutrition for Wound Healing: A Guide for HS Warriors
Living with hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) means learning how to support your body through flares, wound recovery, and chronic inflammation. If you’ve ever asked yourself, “What can I eat to help my skin heal faster?” — you’re not alone. I’m Cristina…
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The Surprising Link Between Blood Sugar, Inflammation, and Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS)
If you’re living with hidradenitis suppurativa (HS), you probably already know this condition is more than just a skin issue — it’s deeply tied to inflammation throughout the body. I know I am not alone in experiencing joint pain and…
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GLP-1 Medications for Hidradenitis Suppurativa: My Personal Experience & What the Research Says
Hi, I’m Cristina Curp—HS warrior, holistic nutritionist, cookbook author, chef, and longtime advocate for using food as medicine. Over the last decade, I’ve helped thousands in the chronic illness community find tools to reclaim their health—whether they’re managing HS through…
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HSXY: Reclaiming Our Bodies, Fighting the Stigma of Hidradenitis Suppurativa
When you live with a chronic condition like hidradenitis suppurativa (HS), it doesn’t just affect your skin — it impacts your mental health, your relationships, and your sense of self-worth. For many of us, the flares, scars, and pain make…
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The Hidden Link Between Candida Overgrowth and Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS)
If you’re living with hidradenitis suppurativa (HS), you know how frustrating and painful this inflammatory skin condition can be. But what if part of the puzzle lies not just on the surface of your skin—but in your gut? Many people…
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Natural Remedies for Hidradenitis Suppurativa: How Diet and Lifestyle Can Help
Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) is more than just a skin condition—it’s a chronic, inflammatory disease that can deeply impact quality of life. If you’ve been living with HS, you know how painful and isolating the flare-ups can be. While there’s no…
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