Meet Clyde the Guide: He’s on a mission to help people have better conversations with their doctors.

Get the most out of the time you have with your doctor. Clyde’s here to remind you that there’s power in your voice, and it’s important that your doctor understands how your condition affects you. It’s best to speak up and get specific.

Ready to get specific? Prepare for your next visit in a few easy steps.

Our Doctor Conversation Starter can help you set expectations for your treatment goals, and is a great exercise in helping you feel more prepared for your appointment. If you’re tight on time, you can download a blank doctor conversation starter to fill out later.

Watch Clyde help people get specific about symptoms.

No judgment here.

It can be uncomfortable opening up to a doctor about HS symptoms. But doctors need the full story to help. Speaking up is the first step to feeling better.

Every symptom matters.

Just because you might feel ok right now, doesn’t mean you shouldn’t tell your doctor about the times when you didn’t. Telling the full story helps them know how HS affects you.

Make every appointment count.

Doctors love when you come prepared. Plus, having a game plan helps give you the confidence to get specific about what’s really going on.