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Vanessa
Vanessa has lived with psoriasis since she was a teenager, but her diagnosis of psoriatic arthritis was not easy. In her story, she talks about the pain she experienced before finally finding a treatment that worked for her.
Louis
Louis' Psoriasis was first triggered after experiencing a life changing accident at work. In his story, he talks about the flare ups he has had since diagnosis and why fundraising is so important to him.
Michael
Michael used to hide his psoriasis and deflect any questions about his skin. Now, 40 years on from his diagnosis, he reflects on finding a successful treatment and letting go of the shame he once felt.
Nikki
Nikki shares her experiences of palmoplantar pustulosis, a form of psoriasis that affects that affects the hands and feet. Nikki's psoriasis affected her mobility and confidence over the years. Here she talks about her journey to acceptance.
Ruth
Ruth, who shared her experiences in the PsoProtectMe survey, tells us how the pandemic has affected her psoriasis and how keeping positive and active has helped her to manage her skin.