Autoimmune Disease and Skin

"Today, I was reminded that this is Lupus Awareness Month.  My niece has Lupus, and today she walked in The Walk to End Lupus to raise money for more research into this debilitating autoimmune disease.  I am very proud of her as she has overcome many obstacles when it comes to her health.  She, at the moment, is not taking any medication for her Lupus symptoms.  Eating correctly, exercising (she enjoys and instructs Yoga) and doing her best to stay ahead of the debilitating effects she suffers from is key to feeling better.

Autoimmune Diseases can be very hard to diagnose and treat.  When I first started studying skin, I didn't realize all of the things we think are common skin conditions are actually autoimmune diseases.  A couple of these are psoriasis and eczema.  The good news is as an esthetician I can suggest things that will help relieve  some of the symptoms that can be annoying.  I also have an incredible skincare line that clears up so much of these symptoms.  I have witnessed first hand the incredible results.

I wish I could make these type of diseases disappear but I can't.  I can, however help overcome some of the hurdles when the skin is compromised.  My prayer is when someone learns they have an autoimmune disease that affects their skin they will seek out professionals that can help them with symptoms."