How to Track Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) Flare-Ups
A practical guide to documenting HS flare-ups, noting changes and keeping a record to discuss with your healthcare professional.
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Everyday health tracking
Learn how to keep a useful record of symptoms, medications, sleep, diet, mood and menstrual cycle information where relevant. We also cover specific experiences such as HS, acne and recurring skin symptoms.
What Should You Track When You Have HS?
Explore practical details you may want to document when living with hidradenitis suppurativa, from flare-up timelines to personal observations.
Read article →How to Track Possible Triggers of Skin Flare-Ups
Learn how to record possible contributing factors alongside skin symptoms without assuming that a single factor causes a flare-up.
Read article →Why Keep a Symptom Diary?
A symptom diary can help organise dates, changes, daily factors and personal observations for reflection and healthcare conversations.
Read article →How to Prepare for a Dermatologist Appointment
Practical ways to organise your symptom history and questions before speaking with a dermatologist or other healthcare professional.
Read article →How to Track Acne and Skin Changes Over Time
A simple approach to documenting acne symptoms, changes and possible contributing factors without assuming that tracking can diagnose or treat acne.
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