Is Your HS Impacting Your Quality of Life?
START
HS can be very painful.
Which of the member experiences below do you most identify with?
Select an answer
“I’m in extreme pain. My old boil hasn’t completely healed, and the new one feels like 1,000 knives stabbing me in my armpit. I can barely move without feeling all the pain.”
Severe Pain:
“In general I’m good today, just a little pain from the abscesses.”
Mild to Moderate Pain:
“Good day. No pain. No flare-ups.”
Minimal to No Pain:
It sounds like your HS is having a moderate impact on your quality of life, but overall you’re managing.
It sounds like your HS is well controlled. That’s great!
It sounds like your HS is having a very negative impact on your quality of life, and you need more support to feel better.
Next
HS can affect personal and romantic relationships. While many myHSteam members are in happy, loving relationships, others fear HS will prevent them from finding love and companionship.
Which of the member experiences below do you most identify with?
Select an answer
“I truly feel like I’m never gonna be in a relationship because of this illness. I really struggle with getting close to someone, as I don’t feel attractive having these boils under my armpits and inner thighs. I dread the day that I like someone and have to tell them I have HS.”
Negative Feelings About Dating/Relationships:
“I am still dealing with the whole dating thing, but I realized that if you find someone that truly loves and cares for you then it wouldn’t be an issue with them. So basically we just need to muster up the courage and work on gaining our confidence to go out there and start dating again.”
Moderate Feelings About Dating/Relationships:
“I’m in a five-year relationship, and my partner is very understanding. I’m learning even now to be confident, regardless of my skin, without comparing myself to others and allowing anything else to define my beauty. We are still capable of being loved and accepted just the way we are.”
Positive Feelings About Dating/Relationships:
The emotional toll of HS can be so heavy. You deserve a treatment plan that will help you feel more confident about your future.
It’s great that you’re in such a positive place in your life!
It sounds like you have a healthy attitude about how HS can be part of dating and love. You may also benefit from talking to your doctor about how HS affects your confidence.
Next
Not every dermatologist is well-versed in treating HS, and many people with HS report bad experiences with doctors. Finding the right specialist can change your life with HS.
Which of the member experiences below do you most identify with?
Select an answer
“I am mad at my dermatologist because he doesn’t listen.”
Unhappy With Dermatologist:
“My next appointment with my dermatologist is coming up. This will be my third visit, and I pray she has an effective treatment plan.”
Moderate Feelings About Dermatologist:
“I met my new dermatologist, and it was an amazing experience. She is so very helpful.”
Happy With Dermatologist:
That’s fantastic! It’s a game changer to find a good dermatologist.
It’s great that you’re talking with your doctor about an effective treatment. If you’re not feeling confident about your provider, you may want a second opinion from a different doctor who specializes in HS. Working with an experienced dermatologist can help you get the relief you deserve.
Next
It’s so frustrating when you feel you’re not getting the help you need.
You may want to try myHSteam’s Doctor Locator tool to find a different doctor who specializes in HS. Working with an experienced and empathetic dermatologist can help you get the relief you deserve.
find a doctor
Finding the right treatment for HS can take time. Many myHSteam members try lots of options that only provide partial relief. Others are finally experiencing life without painful symptoms.
Which of the member experiences below do you most identify with?
Select an answer
“My dermatologist has put me on a trial medication, but it doesn’t seem to be working so I started something new today. I’m really fed up.”
Unhappy With Treatment:
“Finally made it back to see the dermatologist. He recommended a new medication option for me, hoping it works!”
Moderate Feelings About Treatment:
“I feel the best I have in two years thanks to a new medication made just for HS from my dermatologist.”
Happy With Treatment:
It sounds like you’re not happy with the care you’re getting.
You may want to find a new doctor who specializes in HS. Working with an experienced dermatologist can help you get the relief you deserve.
find a doctor
Let’s hope you find relief! Be sure to keep your follow-up appointments with your dermatologist.
Don’t hesitate to reach out if you notice any new symptoms or side effects from your treatment. If you ever need a new dermatologist, you can search for one using the Doctor Locator tool.
find a doctor
That’s fantastic! Be sure to keep up with follow-up appointments with your dermatologist.
Don’t hesitate to reach out if you notice any new symptoms or side effects from your treatment. If you ever need a new dermatologist, you can search for one using the Doctor Locator tool.
find a doctor
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Is Your HS Impacting Your Quality of Life?
START
HS can be very painful.
Which of the member experiences below do you most identify with?
Select an answer
“I’m in extreme pain. My old boil hasn’t completely healed, and the new one feels like 1,000 knives stabbing me in my armpit. I can barely move without feeling all the pain.”
Severe Pain:
“In general I’m good today, just a little pain from the abscesses.”
Mild to Moderate Pain:
“Good day. No pain. No flare-ups.”
Minimal to No Pain:
It sounds like your HS is having a moderate impact on your quality of life, but overall you’re managing.
It sounds like your HS is well controlled. That’s great!
It sounds like your HS is having a very negative impact on your quality of life, and you need more support to feel better.
Next
HS can affect personal and romantic relationships. While many myHSteam members are in happy, loving relationships, others fear HS will prevent them from finding love and companionship.
Which of the member experiences below do you most identify with?
Select an answer
“I truly feel like I’m never gonna be in a relationship because of this illness. I really struggle with getting close to someone, as I don’t feel attractive having these boils under my armpits and inner thighs. I dread the day that I like someone and have to tell them I have HS.”
Negative Feelings About Dating/Relationships:
“I am still dealing with the whole dating thing, but I realized that if you find someone that truly loves and cares for you then it wouldn’t be an issue with them. So basically we just need to muster up the courage and work on gaining our confidence to go out there and start dating again.”
Moderate Feelings About Dating/Relationships:
“I’m in a five-year relationship, and my partner is very understanding. I’m learning even now to be confident, regardless of my skin, without comparing myself to others and allowing anything else to define my beauty. We are still capable of being loved and accepted just the way we are.”
Positive Feelings About Dating/Relationships:
The emotional toll of HS can be so heavy. You deserve a treatment plan that will help you feel more confident about your future.
It’s great that you’re in such a positive place in your life!
It sounds like you have a healthy attitude about how HS can be part of dating and love. You may also benefit from talking to your doctor about how HS affects your confidence.
Next
Not every dermatologist is well-versed in treating HS, and many people with HS report bad experiences with doctors. Finding the right specialist can change your life with HS.
Which of the member experiences below do you most identify with?
Select an answer
“I am mad at my dermatologist because he doesn’t listen.”
Unhappy With Dermatologist:
“My next appointment with my dermatologist is coming up. This will be my third visit, and I pray she has an effective treatment plan.”
Moderate Feelings About Dermatologist:
“I met my new dermatologist, and it was an amazing experience. She is so very helpful.”
Happy With Dermatologist:
That’s fantastic! It’s a game changer to find a good dermatologist.
It’s great that you’re talking with your doctor about an effective treatment. If you’re not feeling confident about your provider, you may want a second opinion from a different doctor who specializes in HS. Working with an experienced dermatologist can help you get the relief you deserve.
Next
It’s so frustrating when you feel you’re not getting the help you need.
You may want to try myHSteam’s Doctor Locator tool to find a different doctor who specializes in HS. Working with an experienced and empathetic dermatologist can help you get the relief you deserve.
find a doctor
Finding the right treatment for HS can take time. Many myHSteam members try lots of options that only provide partial relief. Others are finally experiencing life without painful symptoms.
Which of the member experiences below do you most identify with?
Select an answer
“My dermatologist has put me on a trial medication, but it doesn’t seem to be working so I started something new today. I’m really fed up.”
Unhappy With Treatment:
“Finally made it back to see the dermatologist. He recommended a new medication option for me, hoping it works!”
Moderate Feelings About Treatment:
“I feel the best I have in two years thanks to a new medication made just for HS from my dermatologist.”
Happy With Treatment:
It sounds like you’re not happy with the care you’re getting.
You may want to find a new doctor who specializes in HS. Working with an experienced dermatologist can help you get the relief you deserve.
find a doctor
Let’s hope you find relief! Be sure to keep your follow-up appointments with your dermatologist.
Don’t hesitate to reach out if you notice any new symptoms or side effects from your treatment. If you ever need a new dermatologist, you can search for one using the Doctor Locator tool.
find a doctor
That’s fantastic! Be sure to keep up with follow-up appointments with your dermatologist.
Don’t hesitate to reach out if you notice any new symptoms or side effects from your treatment. If you ever need a new dermatologist, you can search for one using the Doctor Locator tool.
find a doctor