Dr Dagmar Whitaker - A Dermatologist and Skin Specialist joined us on the line to talk about Psoriasis. World Psoriasis Day was commemorated on October 29th
with the aim of raising the profile of a condition which needs to be taken more
seriously by national and international authorities. According to the
International Federation of Psoriasis Associations, Psoriasis affects 125
million people globally. Psoriasis is a life-long skin disorder that causes
red, scaly patches called lesions to appear on your skin which can show up on
any area of the skin. There are several different kinds of psoriasis namely
Plaque, Guttate, Pustular, Inverse and Erythrodermic. It can develop in males or females of any
race or age which often appears between the ages of 15 and 35, although it can
strike at any age including infants and the elderly. For more information you
can contact the Psoriasis Association on (021) 404 5269 (Support)
or visit www.psoriasis.org.za
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