I am relatively new to lupus; I am someone learning and trying to cope as I go. I am not arrogant enough to think that I speak for anyone else, but perhaps somewhere along the way I may strike some common ground.  I believe there is much to be learned in both solitude and in community.In the period leading up to my diagnosis, I lost weight without trying and visibly aged years in a matter of months. Even with improvement in my general health, my face still looked dull, irritated, and droopy; seeing my own reflection made me feel old and (even more) tired. Skin involvement is just one of many lupus-related challenges, but the issue is not just superficial–it can have a big impact on quality of life and daily functioning.  My own skin challenges (e.g., photosensitivity, sun-sensitive rash, accelerated photodamage/skin aging) inspired me to start this blog.  There are a number of lupus-specific rashes, and (so far) my experience is based on the photosensitive rash triggered by UV exposure.

I am invested in finding, trying, and most of all sharing quality resources and innovative products that help to: minimize UV exposure, boost UV protection,
tame skin inflammation, repair photodamage, and/or minimize signs of aging. I primarily try to write about things that I think are worth sharing. Feel free to share your own experience if it differs from mine and/or to make suggestions for future posts.

My Way of Giving Back

As part of this blog, I will make a donation to the  Lupus Research Alliance each time I am granted the opportunity to feature a product.  Thanks for visiting.