Hidradenitis SuppuraDIVAS
Welcome!! We're glad you found us! If you have Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS), or know someone who does, this is the podcast for you!
Join Brindley and Cyd who each have unique perspectives on what living with HS looks like, as we talk about life with HS. We'll cover common misconceptions, motherhood, talk with experts, mental health, sex and intimacy with HS, getting diagnosed, and everything in between!
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If you feel like you may have HS or know someone with Hidradenitis Suppurativa please know you’re not alone! Visit our Dermatology List here to find a dermatologist near you who is familiar with HS.
For more information on all things HS, please visit www.hsconnect.org.
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Hidradenitis SuppuraDIVAS
HS Treatment Talk: Finding Your Path & Overcoming Fear
In this powerful and deeply relatable episode of Hidradenitis Suppuradivas, hosts Brin and Cyd break down one of the most overwhelming parts of the HS journey: treatment decisions. From mistrust in the medical system to fear of needles, antibiotics, biologics, and surgery—nothing is off the table. Cyd shares her experience starting her very first treatment and the emotional weight that came with it, while Brin offers clarity, compassion, and evidence-based insight into why treatment can feel so complicated—and why hope still exists.
Together, they unpack step therapy, navigating dermatologists, why antibiotics are used for inflammation rather than infection, and how newer biologics differ from older medications. They also dive into the realities of recall bias, the importance of tracking symptoms (hello, body-map apps!), and the truth about surgical options like deroofing—what they are, when they help, and why they may reduce recurrence dramatically.
If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, afraid, confused, or unsure where to begin with HS treatment, this episode will leave you feeling informed, supported, and empowered.
Your body. Your journey. Your choice. We're just here to help you make the decision with confidence.
👉 Find more HS education, mental health tools, and community support at: hsconnect.org
This podcast was made possible by our sponsors UCB and Sanofi.