Tuesday, September 22, 2009

Mosquito Bites?

So earlier I mentioned I had crazy bumps all over my legs and I didn't know where they were coming from. Well I finally made it to the dermatologist and it turns out that they aren't mosquito bites. In fact my bumps weren't insect related at all! Apparently I had Inflammation Dermatitis (aka inflammation of the skin) aka = a nasty rash. I learned this is a common rash that Korean women develop during the summer time. It's caused by a combination of washing too much, shaving, and the summer heat. Unfortunately for me, the Doctor's remedy is to not use hot water or soap on my legs and no shaving for a week. I also have to take 2 pills a day to stop the itchy sensation and apply a special lotion twice a day. Ugh - so miserable!

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