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Podcast: The Flare Up Show
Episode: Episode #25 - Under My Skin, My Journey With HS with Ayla Horton
Description: Joining the podcast today is my friend Ayla Horton, who was recently diagnosed with Hidradenitis suppurative (HS). HS is a chronic inflammatory disease that affects your skin throughout your body - both on the surface and inside the deep layers of the skin.Â
It is painful and can be obvious to the human eye which can contribute to self-consciousness and embarrassment. Plus, as it is a rare condition, often medical advice is misaligned and sometimes hurtful. Ayla was told she should try "showering more" by the first doctor she shared the issue with.Â
Thankfully Ayla di...