"And now for something completely different."
~ Monty Python
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I decided to start with another Blog, I don't know exactly why. My brain has a mind of its own after Midnight, and instead of going to bed I just stay up thinking of silly and/or pointless ideas. But I don't think I'd regret of creating this Blog because this is what my life is about, too. It's not just dreams and great experiences, it's also the bitter side of life that I have to face every day, every week, every month, every year... Yes, I'm talking about my skin diseases.
Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, cats and dogs (although I didn't invite animals here)... let me introduce my diseases: Aside from my adorably annoying Aphasia and Asperger syndrome, I have Acne and Psoriasis as well.
Now, for you who are unfamiliar with Psoriasis (because by God, you must know what Acne is when you reach the teenage!), it's a skin disease which varies between individials. Now, I'm not like Wikipedia and I'd hate to copy/paste everything, so this is what I would express it:
They appear as red spots, pretty much like acne, except that they can get very dry until the surface becomes white and then they scale off the skin. They usually grow in armpits, on elbows (mine started there), knees, hands, arms, legs and feet. Then they spread all across your body, even on your face. (As if it wasn't already loaded with acne crap.) The spots can also get itchy when they get dry, but scratching isn't a good alternative. But what can you do? I wholeheartedly understand your urge to scratch it. Been there, done that. A lot.
Having psoriasis can get extremely heavy psychically and your self-esteem decreases. If you have it allover your body, like I do, then it's not fun or comfortable being at the beach or go to swimming pools because you're ashamed of your body. You can also get worried that people would see you as an infection and avoid contact in case it's contageous. Well, guess what. Psoriasis is not contageous! It's only inherited. BUT in some cases, possibly like mine, Psoriasis can appear even if it's not inherited. (Don't think I got an answer on HOW THEN? I'm wondering the same thing!)
So, except my body-covered Psoriasis, I have a Stage II Acne, called Acne Vulgaris in Latin. (Ain't I smart? Heh. Honestly, I studied the Wiki page just moments ago. *hrm* Blasted honesty.)
I might go on and on describing things, but this is what my Blog posts will be about:
My eternal struggles against my skin diseases, with medicine, skin lotions and other health care in my arsenal. Progresses, infos, medicications and "discoveries" will be written here.
I hope we'll avoid "discoveries": that's when something new and apparently bad appears on my skin that hasn't been there before.
Guest star is my dermatologist ("skin doctor").
Though she isn't personally here. I only write how the examination went after seeing the doctor.
I also apologize in advance for my moodswings and for my irony in some texts. These skin diseases do trigger moodswings. I hope you understand my situation as it's really pushing down my self-esteem. But still I will fight.
Are you in the same situation or know someone close to you who has the same skin disease(s)? Then please share your thoughts and comment! I promise won't bite. ;-)
~ Monty Python
=*=
I decided to start with another Blog, I don't know exactly why. My brain has a mind of its own after Midnight, and instead of going to bed I just stay up thinking of silly and/or pointless ideas. But I don't think I'd regret of creating this Blog because this is what my life is about, too. It's not just dreams and great experiences, it's also the bitter side of life that I have to face every day, every week, every month, every year... Yes, I'm talking about my skin diseases.
Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, cats and dogs (although I didn't invite animals here)... let me introduce my diseases: Aside from my adorably annoying Aphasia and Asperger syndrome, I have Acne and Psoriasis as well.
Now, for you who are unfamiliar with Psoriasis (because by God, you must know what Acne is when you reach the teenage!), it's a skin disease which varies between individials. Now, I'm not like Wikipedia and I'd hate to copy/paste everything, so this is what I would express it:
They appear as red spots, pretty much like acne, except that they can get very dry until the surface becomes white and then they scale off the skin. They usually grow in armpits, on elbows (mine started there), knees, hands, arms, legs and feet. Then they spread all across your body, even on your face. (As if it wasn't already loaded with acne crap.) The spots can also get itchy when they get dry, but scratching isn't a good alternative. But what can you do? I wholeheartedly understand your urge to scratch it. Been there, done that. A lot.
Having psoriasis can get extremely heavy psychically and your self-esteem decreases. If you have it allover your body, like I do, then it's not fun or comfortable being at the beach or go to swimming pools because you're ashamed of your body. You can also get worried that people would see you as an infection and avoid contact in case it's contageous. Well, guess what. Psoriasis is not contageous! It's only inherited. BUT in some cases, possibly like mine, Psoriasis can appear even if it's not inherited. (Don't think I got an answer on HOW THEN? I'm wondering the same thing!)
So, except my body-covered Psoriasis, I have a Stage II Acne, called Acne Vulgaris in Latin. (Ain't I smart? Heh. Honestly, I studied the Wiki page just moments ago. *hrm* Blasted honesty.)
I might go on and on describing things, but this is what my Blog posts will be about:
My eternal struggles against my skin diseases, with medicine, skin lotions and other health care in my arsenal. Progresses, infos, medicications and "discoveries" will be written here.
I hope we'll avoid "discoveries": that's when something new and apparently bad appears on my skin that hasn't been there before.
Guest star is my dermatologist ("skin doctor").
Though she isn't personally here. I only write how the examination went after seeing the doctor.
I also apologize in advance for my moodswings and for my irony in some texts. These skin diseases do trigger moodswings. I hope you understand my situation as it's really pushing down my self-esteem. But still I will fight.
Are you in the same situation or know someone close to you who has the same skin disease(s)? Then please share your thoughts and comment! I promise won't bite. ;-)
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