Welcome to the British Association for Hidradenitis Suppurativa, we are the only UK charity dedicated to the raising of awareness, understanding and support for this chronic, debilitating skin disorder.

We aim to increase public knowledge and educate the medical profession on the symptoms, treatments and severities of HS. All profits made by us go towards achieving our goals, which we hope will eventually include the development of a cure.

Support Our Work

Norlei Challenge 2010Fundraising is the heart and soul of any charity, without it, our aims and objectives would never be met.

So why not get involved yourself, whether your taking part in one of our organised events, or planning your own, we would like to here from you.

National HS Awareness Week 11-17th June 2012

This year will see the first National Hidradenitis Suppurativa Awareness Week. The event will take part from the 11th to 17th June, and will create an opportunity for everyone to create awareness and understanding of HS.

If you suffer from HS, care for someone who does, or if you would just like to help our cause, please contact us for more information on how you can hold your very own event during this week.

Share your story with us


I was around about 17 when i first started getting lumps under my arms, only ever one at a time but very large and painful and as most of you have experienced, my doctor seemed to think i was over exagerating. He would either send me away feeling silly or at best give me antibiotics which never helped. This went on for about a year and then i started to develop a lump on my Naval Cleft (between my buttocks).
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Many people do not understand HS, and how it can affect the life of a sufferer. Each month we will feature the stories and experiences from the perspective of HS sufferers.

The HS Lottery has arrived

The HS lottery gives you the chance to win up to £25,000. For only £1 per week you will be allocated with a six digit lottery number, with the winning numbers selected at random every Saturday.

Click here to enter, or if you are an existing player, check your numbers now.

Events


How would you like to join our team in the Great London 10K run? Well now is your chance, because on the 8th July 2012 you could be running with us around the most famous landmarks in the country, including Big Ben, Trafalger Square, St Pauls Cathedral and the London Eye.

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