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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.
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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.
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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.
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Joel
Joel shares his experiences with psoriatic arthritis, from his initial symptoms and being diagnosed, to learning to live with the condition and becoming a patient advocate.
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Olivia C
Nineteen year old Olivia was diagnosed with psoriasis ten months ago when it felt like the condition had taken over her life. Here she describes the impact of having psoriasis on her hands, and how medication has helped her to manage.
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