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Jun 8, 2026

I Have PCOS, and Here's How I Feel About Its New NameAs someone who was diagnosed with PCOS at the age of 18, it's easy to say I follow sufficient content about the disease to have learned about its recent name change right away.

Jun 1, 2026

They Were All Diagnosed With Cancer — Then Came the BreakupsBreakups never really come at a "good time," but ending things mid-cancer diagnosis might just take the cake.

Jun 1, 2026

Real Couples Share How Chronic Skin Conditions Impact Their RelationshipsThe hashtag for "couples skin care" on TikTok is flooded with radiant pairs perched over his and hers sinks, often accompanied by matching headbands, aesthetic products, and barely a blemish in sight.

Jun 1, 2026

How I Learned to Love My Bumps and Scars From Hidradenitis SuppurativaI was 12 years old when I started getting painful blackhead-like boils and scars on my inner thighs.

Jun 1, 2026

I Have Chronic Allergies — and the Cure Is Almost as Bad as the SymptomsAllergies are common — and may be becoming more so.

Jun 1, 2026

What to Know About Hidradenitis Suppurativa, a Lesser-Known Type of AcneIf you're experiencing painful bumps or lesions forming under the skin, but it feels or looks different from a typical breakout, it could be a sign of hidradenitis suppurativa.

Jun 1, 2026

How to Recognize and Combat Medical GaslightingHave you ever walked into a doctor's office, voiced your concerns to a provider, and essentially been told that it's either in your head or just the result of stress, when you know it's something more?

May 20, 2026

The Cancer Besties Swapping Support Groups For Friendship AppsMaking friends is hard enough as it is — a cancer diagnosis doesn't make it any easier.

May 4, 2026

15 Rules of Sickness Etiquette, According to Popsugar EditorsThe pandemic changed everything, including social norms around how to behave when you're sick (or just afraid you might be sick).

May 4, 2026

What Is Lupus? An MD Breaks Down the Autoimmune ConditionThis informational guide, part of Popsugar's Condition Center, lays out the realities of this health concern: what it is, what it can look like, and strategies that medical experts say are proven to help.

May 4, 2026

What to Eat When You Have Lupus, According to ExpertsLupus is a chronic autoimmune disease caused by the body's immune system attacking its own tissues and organs.

May 4, 2026

Self-Help Won't Cure My Chronic IllnessThere's no shortage of unsolicited medical advice on the internet — trust me.