How did everybody do during the time change?
I had a weird week. I have been 15 minutes late every morning since last Saturday. Friday, March 22 is the first day I’ve woken up at a somewhat normal time, still a little late, yet better than I have been. Other than running late, I did not think the time change had affected me until last Thursday when I worked at my shop.
I had a rash I did not pay much attention to. It was a little bit on my lower back and on my arm. I ended up getting a UTI on Friday and my rash got worse starting on Saturday. At the same time, during the week two clients mentioned they felt itchy on the table mat and one sent me pictures. The first client seemed irritated on his arm and a bit on his back. After he sent me the pictures, I changed cleaning products. The next day another client mentioned she was itchy on her arm after which I removed the mat. On Sunday I started antibiotics for the UTI and steroids for the contact dermatitis on Monday.
I am sharing this with everyone because I do not know if I may or may not have gotten contact dermatitis from the mat at my shop, the gym, or somewhere else. The doctor was unsure exactly what it was, but considered it Contact Dermatitis. I am now on two very strong medications including anxiety medication and hormone therapy due to being perimenopausal. I have never had Contact Dermatitis even being allergic to a lot of things. The weird part is having two clients with skin irritations in the same week. I share this with you because it is important everyone is considerate of all bodies. For the sake of everyone please be mindful of what you bring into the shop.
I spoke with the Medical Assistant and he mentioned he had something similar, which was from his friend's dog that must have had some oil on his fur. I may or may not have spread something from myself to clients, or a client could have transferred it to the table mat I was using, or I could have gotten it at the gym. Please be considerate of yourself, surroundings, and others when you come into Mold Sugar. Most of my clients have some part of their skin touching the mat at all times and I work very hard at keeping every visitor as safe as possible (the reasons why I ask for washing before getting on the table, etc.).
Pictures of my Contact Dermatitis are included. My clinic made me go to Triage because they did not know if it was spreadable. To give graphics, the bumps were raised, itchy and red. The itchy rash I got from coming in contact with something that irritated my skin that was in a specific area, left elbow. The area of the rash was organized and was not transferable. I showed the doctor my area on the back where I was itching and it looked like it was spreading to my Right wrist.
Most of all, from sharing this experience, I hope people can be considerate of themselves and others. It’s important to think about your surroundings and who you may come in contact with, especially when you come into Mold Sugar. Thank you.