Like many teens, I suffered from a pretty rough case of acne - in my case, cystic acne that often scarred. So, when it began to cluster under my arms and breasts in my teens and 20's, I just assumed it was a worsening of the same condition and resigned myself to having "terrible skin". Until one fateful day when I was hospitalized for an unrelated issue; my attending physician happened to know what it was - in that time a rarity. I learned that I had something called hidradenitis suppurativa. I had no idea how life changing that moment would be for me. 

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I tried every brand of acne skin care on the market, and nothing seemed to help. I sought the care of every specialist who would see me, from rheumatologists to dermatologists, and many naturopaths along the way. No one seemed to know much back when I was diagnosed in the early 2000's, but with research that is now changing. 

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With excellent medical care, I was able to return to school, study skin care and become an instructor. I am determined to help others who are afflicted with this same condition in whatever way that I can. But even with current medical therapies, my skin still hurts - often, and to a significant degree, and it interferes with my ability to live life. And so I began a mission: To find skin care that would, if not cure this condition (no cure is currently known), then at least alleviate the suffering associated with it to allow us to live our lives again. Perhaps, even, to avoid further disfiguring surgeries to remove the lesions from this condition. 

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In the midst of beginning my own skin care line of medical grade products that I know will be great for everyone, I also happened to find product called Hygienist. I was stunned to find that not only did it work on my inflamed skin, but it worked very, very well. After a few days of use, my skin felt so good, in fact, that I could move and stretch and had no pain. I decided in that moment that I must share this product with the world as well. And so, my plan to launch them both into the United States was born. 

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My name is Olivia Green. I have Hidradenitis Suppurativa. I am a licensed esthetician and esthetics educator in Washington State. I am here to help educate about H.S., skin care, and do what I can to help you Feel Good In Your Skin.