My first of several strange diseases

When you go to your med officer (PCMO) and they say "That's bizzare," you know you've got something cool.

This strange coloration did not hurt, itch, or was raised. Just pretty colors and designs.

They sent me to a dermatologist in Dakar and he informed me that I had: Photodermatosis

Basically, my arm had exposure to the sun and reacted with fruit or some other chemicals and created this piece of art. I have ointment now, which has helped this strange thing disappear. I've decided to keep a journal of just my medical issues. Over 27 months, it'll be an awesome list!

*Again, don't worry Mom. I'm okay...





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Byron Yee
Peace Corps Trainee - Senegal, 2009