An Ugly Burn Mark - Wednesday, January 20, 2010

The burn mark is, as expected, looking worse these days. The skin looks just like charred flesh under my arm. An unusual thing started happening recently regarding it as well. Every time I applied the aloe gel, I noticed that it would run down my side like water. I kept wondering if the bottle needed to be shaken so I would do so then re-apply some, only to observe the same results. It finally dawned on me that my skin is so burnt that the gel is unable to soak into the tissues. So I have to apply less and keep massaging it into the skin until it becomes soft enough not to run off the surface like water. It amazes me that it still does not hurt, but I am so thankful for this. I am suspicious that it is due to the two different beta glucan supplements I have been taking that help protect the body from the negative effects of radiation. However, I will need to confirm that with the naturopath the next time I see her.