Neurodermatitis is a skin condition that starts with a patch of itchy skin. Scratching makes it even itchier. This itch-scratch cycle causes the affected skin to become thick and leathery. You may develop several itchy spots, typically on the neck, wrist, forearm, thigh or ankle. Neurodermatitis â also known as lichen simplex chronicus â is not life-threatening or contagious. But the itching can be so intense or recurrent that it disrupts your sleep, sexual function and quality of life. Breaking the itch-scratch cycle of neurodermatitis is challenging. Treatment success depends on resisting the urge to rub or scratch the affected areas.
WHAT IS THE AURORA BOREALIS? The Aurora is an incredible light show caused by collisions between electrically charged particles released from the sun that enter the earthâs atmosphere and collide with gases such as oxygen and nitrogen. The lights are seen around the magnetic poles of the northern and southern hemispheres.
The Northern Lights are caused by the interaction of the solar wind â a stream of charged particles escaping the Sun â and our planetâs magnetic field and atmosphere. Read more about what causes the aurora borealis here. Northern Lights can be viewed year round in Cook County MN. However due to long winter nights they can be seen more often in winter. In addition to the northern lights, other celestial events happen throughout the year.