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If you read my last post you may well be wondering what on earth photo therapy (light treatment) is. Well let me explain. Light therapy, also known as photo therapy, is the use of ultraviolet (UV) light for its healing effects. Photo therapy has been used worldwide for nearly a century to treat chronic skin conditions such as psoriasis, vitiligo and severe eczema. While many treatments decrease the overall immune system, UV light can be used to decrease the local immune system in the skin. In conditions such as psoriasis, light therapy can also slow down the development of thick, scaly skin. Yesterday I had my induction with the team at Frimley park hospital. After an HOUR trying to park I arrived slightly late for my appointment but was greeted by a lovely nurse who said not to worry. This nurse then spent the next 45 minutes going through all the information about the therapy, what to expect, do's and don't's etc There was a lot of information but my bigge...

I have been MIA from the blogging scene for a while now. This is mainly due to health reasons that have consumed my life lately. For the first time in about two years I feel like I am winning my personal battle and wanted to start sharing again, so here goes. The main thing I want to focus on today is my Psoriasis. For those not "in the know" this is a horrible skin condition that causes red, itchy and scaly skin (it is as disgusting as it sounds). Psoriasis affects around 2% of people in the UK. It can start at any age but most often develops in adults under 35 years old, and affects men and women equally.   The severity of psoriasis varies greatly from person to person. For some it's just a minor irritation but, for others, it can majorly affect their quality of life. Unfortunately mine is the latter. I am now covered from my head to my toes in these awful looking patches of flakey, red soreness.  How it began: It all began in my scalp about 7 or 8 years ago ...