A quarter of people in the UK suffering with the inflammatory skin
condition psoriasis claim their relationship has ended because of the
symptoms they were afflicted with.
New research shows that four in 10 people with psoriasis say they
have been dumped after their partner found them unattractive.
Furthermore, 16% of those with the skin problem have cancelled a date
because of it and 15% refuse to go on holiday due to worries about
having to show off skin.
The findings were part of a report
published ahead of today’s National Psoriasis Day – a global event that
aims to give an international voice to the 125 million people around the
world who suffer with psoriasis/psoriatic arthritis. The day will also
hopefully raise awareness of the psychological impact that living with
the condition can have and letting those affected discuss the day-to-day
impact of managing the chronic inflammatory condition.
The new research shows to some extent how some of the 1.8 million
sufferers in the UK try and deal with a condition that has been
nicknamed eczema’s ‘cousin’.
One in six sufferers say that their psoriasis has hindered their
progress at work, whilst four in 10 psoriasis patients claimed others
have had a repulsed look at them and over of half of sufferers have
co-workers who behave differently around them.
Of the 125 million around the world effected by psoriasis, there are
some celebrities in this total. Reality show star Kim Kardashian and
supermodel Cara Delivingne, who have both previously spoken of their
battles against the condition, explaining how it has impacted their
careers.
Delevingne has even deliberated walking away from the catwalk if her psoriasis becomes too problematic.
When interviewed by W Magazine, she commented: “It only happened
during the Fashion Weeks, which are, of course, the worst time of year
for me to be covered in scabs. Psoriasis is an auto-immune disease, and
I’m sensitive.”
Kardashian has also stress her fears for her career, saying: “My
career is doing ad campaigns and swimsuit photo shoots. People don’t
understand the pressure on me to look perfect.”
It can be underestimated the psychical and mental impact that the
skin condition can have for those who have it, and Medical Specialists
Pharmacy is fully supportive of awareness campaigns that will promote
more knowledge, understanding, and empathy towards ‘lesser known’
ailments.
Psoriasis is a chronic, recurring skin disease that
unfortunately is often a life-long problem, and an estimated 2% of the
population in the UK. It causes red, flaky, patchy and scaly skin that
is usually on the scalp, lower back, elbows and knees, but can appear
anywhere on the body.
After developing psoriasis, those who have it find that it tends to
come and go throughout their life and flare-ups can occur quite
randomly. Most people are usually only affected in small patches, but
these patches may be itchy and sore.
Psoriasis occurs when skin cells are replaced faster than at a normal
speed. As yet, health experts have not yet fully established why this
can happen to some people. However, it is generally
believed there are probably a mixture of reasons that cause it, such as
genetic predisposition and environmental factors.
For instance, approximately one in three people with psoriasis also
has a close relative who has the condition. A lot of people with
psoriasis will see their symptoms begin or become worse due to
‘triggers’, including: smoking, alcohol, stress, a skin-related injury
such as a cut, scrape, insect bite or sunburn (known as the Koebner
response) and certain medications.
T/Gel is recommended by dermatologists for chronic scalp psoriasis treatment,
seborrhoeic dermatitis and even common dandruff. Clinical tests have
shown the active ingredients in T/Gel carry on working for hours after
the shampoo has been rinsed off, and also works to leave hair looking
healthy and manageable.
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