Help for HS Blog
The IUD and HS: Why Hormonal IUDs (and Other Birth Control) Can Cause Hidradenitis Suppurativa Flares
Does the IUD cause HS? If you got diagnosed with hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) around the same time that you had an IUD (intrauterine device) inserted, then you are not alone and it's not "in your head." As a doctor who's treated many women with HS over the years,...
Benefits of Intermittent Fasting For HS
Transcript Hey, everyone - Welcome back to the Help for HS Channel! You know, we get a lot of questions about intermittent fasting and whether or not it can be good for people with HS. So in this video I’m going to briefly explain what intermittent fasting is, and...
Will My Kids Have HS?
Transcript Hey, everyone! Welcome back! I know it’s been a really long time since we’ve posted a video, and that’s because we’ve been really busy working on the Help for HS Cookbook! Food is definitely one of the hardest parts of any healing journey, so we’re putting...
7 Signs You’re About to Have a Flare
Transcript Hey guys – welcome back to the Help for HS YouTube channel. Today I’m going to be talking about the 7 major signs that let you know a flare is coming, and I’m going to list them from the most common to the least common, based on the science research and...
HS and Candida
Transcript Hi everyone, Welcome back. Today I’m going to talk about the fungal connection to HS. We have seen first-hand in our own patients with HS, that many have intestinal yeast overgrowth or a known history of mold exposure in their home. Addressing these types...
How Long Do I Have to Eat Like This?
Transcript Hey guys – welcome back to the Help for HS YouTube channel. I just want to talk to you guys quickly about all of the stress surrounding the diet changes, and hopefully give you some reassurance and peace of mind. And what I mean is, we get a lot of...