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Mom notices a rash appearing on her otherwise healthy baby, but she soon realized there was somethin
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Share this story to spread awareness of this scary condition. - photo by Lindsey Miller
Lindsey Miller
FamilyShare
Published: Sep 15, 2017, 2:09 PM
Ashley Nagy from Arizona had just given birth to a beautiful baby girl when, a few days later, she noticed something was a little off. Her baby was getting sick, and Nagy was set on figuring out what was wrong with her little Charlie.

Not just a rash

She was only a few days old, but a rash started to form on her neck then spread to other places in her body. According to FaithIt, she initially suspected it was a milk rash, but as the red dots started to pop up on her armpits and legs, she knew there must be a deeper rooted issue.

The brand new baby received some antibiotics and cream to see if something could help with this mysterious rash, but they didnt help -- the rash kept spreading.

A life-changing diagnosis

After two months of trying to figure out what was wrong with her little baby, Nagy finally found answers when little Charlie was diagnosed with Psoriasis Vulgaris.

According to Medicine Net, Psoriasis is a noncontagious, chronic skin condition that produces plaques of thickened, scaling skin Psoriasis commonly affects the skin of the elbows, knees and scalp. The condition is most common in adults, which is why Charlies case was so rare.

When Charlie was six months old, the condition got so bad she had to stay in the hospital for three days. Nagy said in an Instagram post, We had TONS of doctors/nurses/interns/volunteers wanting to come see the psoriasis baby (I prefered to call her a unicorn). They hadnt seen anything like it, [sic] they said she was the youngest and most severe case they had seen.

A long journey ahead

Nagy now runs an Instagram account about their journey, keeps a positive attitude and is trying to educate everyone on Psoriasis. She talks about her experiences out in public with her little girl, and shes trying to let everyone know that Psoriasis isnt something to hide or be ashamed of -- even though it can be a pain.

She said, They look at her and then they look away and they try not to really stare. Nagy makes it a point to hug and kiss her daughter in public so everyone knows her condition isnt contagious and its nothing to be afraid of.

Psoriasis wont define her

Nagy wants Charlie to know her worth, and that her condition doesnt define who she is. In a particularly heartbreaking Instagram post, the mom wrote, Not seeking sympathy just awareness! I will not let this define her. I will keep fighting until I find a cure for her. Please keep CJ in your prayers.

Charlies family is keeping such a great attitude, and this little girl is such a strong fighter. Share this to spread awareness of psoriasis and Charlies story.
Its toxic: New study says blue light from tech devices can speed up blindness
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A new study from the University of Toledo found that blue light from digital devices can transform molecules in your eyes retina into cell killers. - photo by Herb Scribner
Herb Scribner
Deseret News
Published: Aug 13, 2018, 1:39 PM
It turns out checking Twitter or Facebook before bed is bad for your health.

A new study from the University of Toledo found that blue light from digital devices can transform molecules in your eyes retina into cell killers.

That process can lead to age-related macular degeneration, which is a leading cause of blindness in the United States, according to the researchs extract.

Blue light is a common issue for many modern Americans. Blue light is emitted from screens, most notably at night, causing sleep loss, eye strain and a number of other issues.

Dr. Ajith Karunarathne, assistant professor in the UT Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, said our constant exposure to blue light cant be blocked by the lens or cornea.

"It's no secret that blue light harms our vision by damaging the eye's retina. Our experiments explain how this happens, and we hope this leads to therapies that slow macular degeneration, such as a new kind of eye drop, he said.

Macular degeneration is an incurable eye disease that often affects those in their 50s or 60s. It occurs after the death of photoreceptor cells in the retina. Those cells need retinal to sense light and help signal the brain.

The research team found blue light exposure created poisonous chemical molecules that killed photoreceptor cells

"It's toxic. If you shine blue light on retinal, the retinal kills photoreceptor cells as the signaling molecule on the membrane dissolves," said Kasun Ratnayake, a Ph.D. student researcher working in Karunarathne's cellular photo chemistry group. "Photoreceptor cells do not regenerate in the eye. When they're dead, they're dead for good."

However, the researchers found a molecule called alpha-tocopherol, which comes from Vitamin E, can help prevent cell death, according to Futurism.

The researchers plan to review how light from TVs, cellphones and tablet screens affect the eyes as well.

"If you look at the amount of light coming out of your cellphone, it's not great but it seems tolerable," said Dr. John Payton, visiting assistant professor in the UT Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry. "Some cellphone companies are adding blue-light filters to the screens, and I think that is a good idea."

Indeed, Apple released a Night Shift mode two years ago to help quell blue lights strain on the eyes, according to The Verge. The screen will dim into a warmer, orange light that will cause less stress on the eyes.