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Category: Hidradenitis Suppurativa Blog Posts
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 diet alone, using biologics, or recovering from surgery. As a holistic nutritionist, my goal is…
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 us feel anything but desirable. HS can make you feel dirty, unwanted, even broken —…
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 with HS also struggle with candida overgrowth, a type of fungal imbalance that can quietly…
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 cure, there are ways to support your body naturally and reduce symptoms over time. For…
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 what it is not so that you can better understand your condition and more effectively…
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 option. I was diagnosed at 13 with Hidradenitis Suppurativa by a dermatologist, and while I…