Just thinking about that fun time I finished a workout and my armpits were really itchy. I mean reeeally itchy. So I scratched them...with dirty nails apparently. FAQs and other shit- HS is a chronic skin condition that can come and go for years. The exact cause is unknown, but it's believed to involve a combination of genetics, hormonal factors, and an overactive immune response to blocked follicles. Tunneling is a common feature of severe HS, known as Hurley Stage 3. (Idk about other ppl but my tunnels hurt.) It's not contagious but slightly increases the risk of certain cancers. 1-4% of people in the US have HS. It disproportionately affects women and African American, biracial, and Hispanic or Latino individuals. woo yay for us #hidradenitissuppurativaawareness