Hidradenitis Suppurativa
HS is a chronic inflammatory skin condition described as painful inflamed lumps that can start as small as a pea and grow larger in size. HS can affect both male and female in one or other areas of the body generally consisting of the armpits, groin, buttocks and breast area. These lumps often take time to heal and often require medication/other treatment options to help manage new and reoccurring flares. Lumps can be painful, drain fluid, form tunnels and cause scarring of the surrounding tissue under the skin. HS can affect one’s life not only physically but mentally and emotionally as well.
Rest
Silence can't bring change
Silence can't bring change
Rest is important or you can aggravate your HS even more by raising your stress hormone levels.
Silence can't bring change
Silence can't bring change
Silence can't bring change
There are many different ways to open up about HS. We will help you get there.
Reach out
Silence can't bring change
Reach out
Join our support group session to get familiar with dermatologist who might be in your area and is well informed about Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Latoya Palmer - Founder
Jenisha Palmer - Publicity Designer
Chevonne Smellie - Co-Director
My name is Latoya, I am a child and youth worker who specializes in mental health. I have had HS for over 17 years, I have been through my share of medical treatments and multiple surgeries. Due to my experience with HS especially with my most recent surgery, I have grown the desire to bring more awareness to HS. I have created "Hidradenitis & Me" support group as a step to allow ourselves to begin to heal, take our life back, and to end the quiet storm of feeling alone through our journey.
Chevonne Smellie - Co-Director
Jenisha Palmer - Publicity Designer
Chevonne Smellie - Co-Director
My name is Chevonne. I’ve had HS since 2017. On my worst days, I would pray for better ones, and now that I have them, I’ve vowed to never forget where I’ve come from, or how low I’ve been. For a long time, I was too embarrassed to talk to anyone about my experience with HS. Now, I’m happy to be apart of Hidradenitis & Me, where we are building a community of HS Warriors who support each other in every aspect of living with HS, from wound care to self-care, and everything in between.
Jenisha Palmer - Publicity Designer
Jenisha Palmer - Publicity Designer
Sherona Thompson - Logistics Personal
To the world I am a child care Supervisor and ECE Educator but on the inside I am a conqueror, over-comer of many life battles but most of all, I am an HS warrior. I have been a warrior since I was 17 years old. I know the mental, physical and spiritual exhaustion of always trying to play superwoman. Someone who looks strong on the outside but constantly fighting tiring battles on the inside. Sometimes we have to take off our cape and masks and really take care of ourselves. This is why I am honored to be apart of Hidradenitis & Me Support Group, to help others spread positive vibes back into our life.
Sherona Thompson - Logistics Personal
Georgia Reid-Palmer - Caregiver Support Personal
Sherona Thompson - Logistics Personal
Sherona Thompson holds a certificate in Business administration from the University of Technology Jamaica and a Bachelors of Arts degree in Sociology. She is known to serve within her community, a past member of a local women’s group previously called “sister in Praise”. She is an active member of Life Changers Christian Ministries and Holds the tile of youth president as well as serve on the usher board. In all that Sherona is known for her witty behaviour and selfless heart.
Georgia Reid-Palmer - Caregiver Support Personal
Georgia Reid-Palmer - Caregiver Support Personal
Georgia Reid-Palmer - Caregiver Support Personal
I have been an outreach coordinator for several years with my home church. I have a passion for helping others within the community providing support to homeless shelters, food banks etc. My interest in HS comes from being a parent to, two daughters who have been diagnosed with Hidradenitis Suppurativa. I believe this illness not only affects those with it but also the people who are supporting them.
Becky Molto - Secretary
Georgia Reid-Palmer - Caregiver Support Personal
Georgia Reid-Palmer - Caregiver Support Personal
"Hello, I am Becky from Toronto, ON! I got diagnosed with Hidradenitis Suppurativa Hurley stage 1&2 in Jan 2020, however I had symptoms since about 2014. My hobbies include watching Netflix, hanging out with my friends & family and enjoying nature."