TODAY is the day!!!! "Be Blue" to raise awareness of Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) Hidradenitis Suppurativa commonly known as HS Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is described by Wikipedia as "a common (though rarely diagnosed), chronic skin disease characterized by clusters of abscesses or subcutaneous boil-like "infections" (oftentimes free of actual bacteria) that most commonly affects apocrine sweat gland bearing areas, such as the underarms, under the breasts, inner thighs, groin and buttocks. The disease is not contagious. There are indications that it is hereditary among certain ethnic groups and autoimmune in nature. Onset is most common in the late teens and early 20's. HS often goes undiagnosed for years due to embarrassment causing delay in seeking treatment. Due to the "invisible" nature of it, it is frequently misdiagnosed. HS is an orphan disease due to lack of publicity and sparse research efforts." Wear your blue proudly today and tag us in your pictures. Stay tuned for the updated version of this throwback picture! Use the hashtags #HidradenitisSuppurativa #AwarenessWeek #outintheopen #creatingawareness #spurringacalltoaction #puttinganendtoprivatepain #stompingoutsecretsuffering