I noticed a redness on my knees and elbows not long after giving birth to my second child.
He was an extremely difficult baby, and it was a very stressful time in my life. I never got enough sleep and constantly worried about the reason my son was crying all the time. When the rash worsened and became itchy and sore, I finally went to the doctor. I was diagnosed with psoriasis. I’d never heard of it before. It is an autoimmune disease with no cure and no definite cause. It is believed that stress can bring on flare ups. The skin regenerates too quickly causing a build up of scales that can itch, crack and bleed. The doctor gave me a prescription that was expensive and provided little relief. For quite a few years, I tried different over-the-counter ointments and home remedies. Even if something helped initially, the psoriasis quickly built up an immunity. I was resigned to living with the discomfort and embarrassment of this skin issue until recreational cannabis was legalized. I went to the dispensary looking for something to help with stress and sleep. As I was consulting with a budtender, I mentioned my psoriasis. He immediately suggested that I try a combination of tincture and topical. He recommended products that are high in CBD and CBN to target inflammation and pain. Within a few days of starting the cannabis treatment, I noticed a big improvement in my psoriasis. I’ve now been using cannabis as a remedy for nearly a year and the psoriasis is barely noticeable. I like that it is a natural medicine without harmful side-effects. It’s also a lot less expensive than the synthetic alternatives.