Hidradenitis Suppurativa Blog
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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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What is Hidradenitis Suppurativa?
When the name of the disease isn’t even accurate, it can lead to a lot of misinformation about what Hidradenitis Suppurativa is and what it’s not! In this blog post I am to simply explain what hidradenitis suppurativa is and…
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My HS Story
Each person with hidradenitis suppurativa has their own journey. For many of us, these are not happy stories. Thirteen year old Cristina could have never imagined what her life with HS would look like. She didn’t know remission was an…
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