IAHSN provides the help you need to best manage your Hidradenitis Suppurativa, while promoting research to find a cure.
International Association of Hidradenitis Suppurativa Network, Inc. (IAHSN) is a 501c3 nonprofit and our EIN number is 46-1181948.
Working to find a cure for hidradenitis suppurativa and to eliminate its debilitating effects through advocacy, education, legislation and research. Learn more and get involved.
It's easy to think of hidradenitis suppurativa as just a "skin condition." But hidradenitis suppurativa actually starts underneath the skin. It is a chronic (long-lasting) disease of the autoimmune system that can range from mild to severe. Learn more
It is difficult to control hidradenitis suppurativa with medical treatment. The best approach is to catch the disease in its early stages, and treat and control milder symptoms of the disease. Find out more.
If you're living with hidradenitis suppurativa, you're not alone. The HS Foundation estimated between 1%-4% of the world's population suffers HS. The numbers equate to between 74 million and 296 million people worldwide. This is you opportunity to be connected with a group with other people living with hidradenitis suppurativa on Facebook. Read more.
November is often associated with a time of giving thanks, and this year is no different. In order to get the most out of the month, we’re deeming this as the year to start early. Make the entire month about showing gratitude to those you love, and even strangers.
The spooky season is coming to an end before we know it, but that doesn’t mean we’re over October. Scary doesn’t always have to be bad. Instead, use these final weeks as a reminder to do some scary-good deeds and give back to your community.
In order to lead a truly altruistic life, it’s important to take stock of your own mental health, as well as those around you. There are a ton of free resources and tactics you can use to check-in and improve your mental clarity.
