To Help Her Baby (NAPSA)—Shana Hansen, a 26-year-old mother from Blessing, Texas was worried about her infant daughterLillian. “It broke my heart to see my baby in such pain,” said Shana. “She had a rashall over herlittle body.” vi => ShanaandLillian Hansen Then, at 10 weeks of age, Lil- lian was diagnosed with psoriasis. Five months later, when Lillian couldn’t swallow solid food, they discovered the psoriasis was also in her esophagus. Shana turned to the Internet and was quickly led to the National Psoriasis Foundation Website where she entered a chat room. On that night, Dr. Mark Lebwohl, one of America’s leading psoriasis experts and Psoriasis Foundation medical board member, was conducting a “live” chat session. Shana asked Dr. Lebwohlabout treatments for her daughter. Dr. Lebwohlreferred Lillian to a specialist in her town and today her skin condition has greatly improved, while they continue to try to find treatments for her esophagus. If you or someone you know has psoriasis you can join the Foundation and receive a New Member Support Kit. Call 1-800722-9166 or www.psoriasis.org.
