Long Undies for Cold Leggies.

I'm not feeling incredibly inspired today. I finally succumbed to the cold that's been chasing me. Hopefully I can kick it by tomorrow, sniffling is no fun. I've been thinking about ways to keep my skin from cracking open in the cold weather. Last year I noticed that wearing gloves whenever I went outside reduced the frequency of my fingers splitting open near the nails. I think the same thing should apply to my legs, which like to get really uncomfortable in the winter. I had started looking for lined dress pants for work, but I think I might have to go with some thin full leg undergarments. At least they've come a long way with long johns, I remember them being ugly, bulky and embarrassing. Just a brief (get it?) thought for today.

Eating Right For Dry Folks?

I've been focusing on diet of late. I know that many people with Ichthyosis take retinoids, something that I'm still considering. This medication, a strong dose of vitamin A, as I understand it, has benefits, but may have side effects that could outweigh the benefits if not taken under the guidance and observation of a medical professional. I find some appeal in the idea of homeopathic treatment, and of good general nutrition and exercise in helping with my condition. I have recently increased my intake of vitamins a & e, and along with other dietary enhancements, find that my skin feels softer lately. Hopefully there is more to this that I can discover, but I like that going into winter, I'm feeling as well as I do. If you have a form of Ichthyosis, aside from medication, what do you ingest to help your condition?

Ichthyosis, My First Post.

I don't know why it didn't come to me sooner; I'd looked at myself and my life and wondered what was so different, so special about me that could be interesting to blog about. What unique quality separates me from everyone else online? Well, that's difficult to quantify. The truth is, as much as we are all the same, there are marked differences from one person to the next. There are different personality traits, life experiences, appearances, the list goes on. I have a rather uncommon condition. I have a form of Ichthyosis. Growing up, I viewed it akin to a curse. I hated that I was the odd looking one, mostly because of bullying. I also found excessive heat to be intolerable, because I couldn't sweat. Later I found my peers hating that they did sweat, and would think how strange that was, as being able to perspire allows the body to cool itself in hot situations. How peculiar it was that these people disdained what I would see as a blessing. In more recent years, I had mostly forgotten about my condition. That is not to say that I wasn't aware of it. The condition requires a lot of care and attention. I just didn't acknowledge it in social situations. Some people don't understand, and some people opt to be less than understanding. I merely viewed myself as equal to my peers. There is more to say, but I will get there in time, I suppose.