The swag bags understood the assignment! 💜👏🏽 Huge shoutout to Dimora for donating bandages for our HS event and helping us celebrate our warriors in true HS fashion. Thank you for being part of the magic! ✨ #HSConnect #HidradenitisSuppurativa #EmpowerHS26

Did you know HSConnect has 9 monthly support groups? 💜 There’s nothing like connecting with warriors who just GET IT! Find your people at HSConnect.org and discover your fit. We see you, we get you, we got you. 🫶🏽 #HSConnect #LivingWithHS

Join us virtually this week for our Annual Empower HS Conference! Get ready for HS education, HS connections, and community! 🎟️ Save your spot using the link below! zurl.co/MufGN #hidradenitissuppurativa #hsconnect #EmpowerHS

September was one for the books! It's crazy how much we get done in such a short time! Shoutout to my team for all the work they put in for the community! Let's rocktober!! #MonthlyRecap #HSConnect #LivingWithHS #HidradenitisSuppurativa

Living with HS means juggling a lot... Symptoms that don't stay in one place and a healthcare system that can make even basic care feel like a fight. We built two new tools to make both a little easier, and they're live now on our website! hsconnect.org/connecting-the…

Let's fill the comments with YOUR voices. 💜 Complete this sentence: "Living with HS has taught me ______." There's no right answer. Whatever your answer is, we want to hear it. 👇🏽 Finish the sentence. #HSConnect #HSCommunity #HidradenitisSuppurativa #HSWarrior

🩺 Save this for your next dermatology appointment! Going to an appointment can sometimes feel overwhelming especially when you have a million questions and suddenly forget all of them once you're in the room. 😅 Save this post and bring it with you to your next appointment. 💜

We are officially 25 days away from one of the most empowering events of the year! Empower HS!! Warriors come to connect, learn, and have fun for 2 days. Please join us virtually on October 16 & 17th! Check out our full event breakdown at HSConnect.org/empower

HS Connect University is LIT! 🔥📚 Our new series, “A Peek Into HSCU,” breaks down medical terms to build health literacy and help warriors advocate for themselves. First up: systemic inflammation. Do you know what it means? 👀 #HSConnect #HSCU #LivingWithHS

A confused mind says no. Clinical trials can come with misconceptions, but research helps bring more treatment options to our community. Curious? Learn more at hsconnect.org. No medical advice, just info to help you make informed care decisions.

Meet our #EmpowerHS 2026 Host, Cydney Carter (@socialcydd)! 💜 Mom, wife, advocate & creative, Cydney brings so much to the HS community—and we can’t wait for her to bring that energy to Empower! Not registered? There are still virtual spots open! hsconnect.org/empower/

Public Service Announcement!! No, seriously, we partnered with @incyte to create a PSA about HS! This will air on television and streaming services to bring much-needed awareness to Hidradenitis Suppurativa. youtu.be/cRlPsl7IbZY?si=Gn9N… #LivingWithHS #HS #PSA #Incyte

HS research matters. Every study helps us learn more about HS and work toward better treatment options. Thinking about joining an HS research study but have questions? 👀 Ask away! Drop them below, we may answer a few in an upcoming post! #HSConnect #ClinicalTrials

📍 HS ROLL CALL! We want to know where our community is joining us from! 🌎 Drop your: 📍 State or country 
💜 How long you've been living with HS? Let's fill the comments with our HS community! #HSConnect #HSWarrior #HidradenitisSuppurativa #HSCommunity

Mental Health Matters. If you or someone you love is struggling, please know you are not alone. You can call or text the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 (available 24/7, free, and confidential in the U.S. and Canada). #MentalHealth #LivingWithHS #HSConnect

At HS Connect, we’re proud to create spaces where you feel seen, heard & understood. 💜 We just launched a NEW support group: Queer Space! 🏳️‍🌈✨ Talk, listen, connect, or simply know you’re not alone. Find your people. 🫶 hsconnect.org/supportgroups/ #HSConnect #QueerSpace

Congratulations Isabella on winning the HS Rising Scholarship! We are so happy to hear it will help with your art fees so you can continue doing something you love! Have a safe school year!! #HSConnect #HSRising #HSScholarship

Understanding your HS treatment options matters. Learning about biosimilars and treatment outcomes can support informed conversations with your healthcare provider and insurance company. Stay informed, ask questions, and advocate for your care. 💜 #HSConnect

Living with HS means fatigue and flares can make dinnertime feel impossible. 💜 Meal prepping even just 1-2 meals is a gift to your future self and can make tough days easier. Join our Inflammation Nation Support Group: hsconnect.org/supportgroups/ #HSConnect #LivingWithHS

HS doesn’t always show up where you expect. 💜 If you’re experiencing recurring boil-like abscesses even outside the “typical” areas please talk to a dermatologist. Need help finding an HS-informed derm? Check out our dermatologist finder! hsconnect.org/dermatologist-…