The Flare Report https://podcast.spennington.dev/the-flare-report en-us © 2026 The Flare Report Your guide to living well with chronic skin conditions. Maya and James break down the science, share real stories, and provide practical advice for conditions like Hidradenitis Suppurativa, Eczema, Psoriasis, and more. Warm, supportive, and actually useful. The Flare Report Your guide to living well with chronic skin conditions. Maya and James break down the science, share real stories, and provide practical advice for conditions like Hidradenitis Suppurativa, Eczema, Psoriasis, and more. The Flare Report steve.d.pennington@gmail.com false https://podcast.spennington.dev/the-flare-report/show-art.png The Flare Report https://podcast.spennington.dev/the-flare-report no Support us by trying Violytic EP05: Community & Hope — HS Week Finale The final episode of HS Week — the research pipeline, finding your people, and real reasons for hope backed by science and community.

Topics Covered

  • The HS research explosion
  • Drugs in the pipeline (IL-17 inhibitors, JAK inhibitors)
  • Finding online and in-person communities
  • Patient advocacy and HS Awareness Week
  • Real stories from the HS community

Resources

]]> The research pipeline, finding your people, and real reasons for hope. The final episode of HS Week — the research pipeline, finding your people, and real reasons for hope backed by science and community. flare-report-hs-ep05 Mon, 03 Feb 2026 08:00:00 -0800 414 5 full false EP04: Finding the Right Doctor How to find doctors who actually understand HS, build a care team that works for you, and advocate for yourself in a healthcare system that doesn't always make it easy.

Topics Covered

  • Why HS requires specialists
  • Red flags and green flags in providers
  • Building your care team
  • The appointment toolkit
  • Insurance navigation and prior authorizations

Resources

]]> Building a care team that actually helps. How to find doctors who actually understand HS, build a care team that works for you, and advocate for yourself. flare-report-hs-ep04 Sun, 02 Feb 2026 08:00:00 -0800 413 4 full false EP03: Living With HS The day-to-day reality of life with HS — mental health, relationships, work, and finding ways to thrive despite a chronic condition.

Topics Covered

  • The mental health impact
  • Relationships and intimacy
  • Work accommodations and ADA rights
  • Wound care basics
  • Finding supportive communities

Crisis Resources

  • 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988
  • Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741

Resources

]]> Mental health, relationships, work, and daily life with HS. The day-to-day reality of life with HS — mental health, relationships, work, and finding ways to thrive. flare-report-hs-ep03 Sat, 01 Feb 2026 08:00:00 -0800 557 3 full false EP02: Treatment Options for HS From topical creams to biologics to surgery — Maya and James walk through the full landscape of HS treatments, what to expect, and how to have informed conversations with your doctor.

Topics Covered

  • Topical treatments
  • Oral antibiotics
  • Hormonal approaches
  • Biologics deep-dive (Humira)
  • Surgical options
  • Lifestyle factors

Resources

]]> The full landscape of HS treatments explained. From topical creams to biologics to surgery — the complete guide to HS treatment options. flare-report-hs-ep02 Fri, 31 Jan 2026 08:00:00 -0800 673 2 full false EP01: What is Hidradenitis Suppurativa? Maya and James break down what HS actually is — the biology, symptoms, stages, and why it takes so long to get diagnosed. If you're newly diagnosed or suspect you might have HS, start here.

Topics Covered

  • What HS is (and isn't)
  • The hair follicle and inflammation connection
  • Hurley staging system
  • Why diagnosis takes 7-10 years
  • Common misdiagnoses

Resources

]]> Understanding the basics of Hidradenitis Suppurativa. Maya and James break down what HS actually is — the biology, symptoms, stages, and why it takes so long to get diagnosed. flare-report-hs-ep01 Thu, 30 Jan 2026 08:00:00 -0800 919 1 full false