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Understanding the Mental Health Implications of Living with Psoriasis

Psoriasis isn’t “just a skin condition” Living with psoriasis, a chronic skin condition, is not just about managing physical symptoms. It also has significant mental health and wellness aspects that need to be addressed. Psoriasis is an autoimmune condition that causes inflammation of the skin. Several types of psoriasis exist, although the most common of these,…

BySpice4Life NewsMarch 4, 20240Comments

Healthy Living

HOW TO STAY HEALTHY AND COMFORTABLE IN YOUR OWN SKIN

Millions of people struggle with their psoriasis daily. Their family, friends, colleagues, and strangers may see red scaly patches, or dry, cracked skin that may bleed, wondering if it is contagious.1 On the inside, they may experience feelings of depression or low self-esteem while living with an illness that is more than skin deep.1 What is…

BySpice4Life NewsMay 19, 20220Comments

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ALTERNATIVE TREATMENT CAN’T WORK WHEN THE BODY IS AT WAR WITH ITSELF

Social media or posters on lamp poles promising a miracle potion to clear and cure psoriasis give people false hope, especially as many people think psoriasis is "only a skin condition". The truth is, there is more to psoriasis than red patches, thick, silvery scales, and bleeding cracked skin.1 Psoriasis is #MoreThanSkinDeep Psoriasis is a…

BySpice4Life NewsMarch 2, 20220Comments

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TO FIND A JOB, YOU NEED MORE THAN A THICK SKIN, YOU ALSO NEED HEALTHY SKIN

Job seekers and employees worry about a thousand things—from wearing the right clothes and saying appropriate things during a first interview, to performing their responsibilities and duties well once employed. People with psoriasis worry about one more thing––their skin. Healthy, clear skin can make a positive and lasting first impression. Red, itchy, scaly skin1,2 that sheds…

BySpice4Life NewsJanuary 10, 20220Comments

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DEBUNKING THE MYTHS ABOUT PSORIASIS

Psoriasis is a visible skin condition, that affects approximately 1% of the South African population.1 This condition is identified by red, scaly patches on the skin that can itch, bleed, and cause severe discomfort and pain. For people living with psoriasis, there is no escaping their condition. The physical and emotional toll the condition takes is…

BySpice4Life NewsMay 4, 20210Comments

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WORLD PSORIASIS DAY: 5 COMMON MYTHS AND MISCONCEPTION

Psoriasis affects approximately 3% of the population in South Africa.1a It is characterised by thick, red patches of skin, covered with white or silvery scales.1b The skin lesions can cause significant discomfort, including itching, burning, bleeding and pain from irritation.1c “Psoriasis is not just a skin disorder. Like other chronic diseases, psoriasis can cause profound physical, emotional…

BySpice4Life NewsOctober 7, 20200Comments

Healthy Living

ARE YOU SUFFERING WITH FULL BODY PSORIASIS? THERE’S NO NEED TO HIDE

Uncover the real you with an effective, once-a-day, topical treatment for mild-to-moderate, full body psoriasis Psoriasis is one of the most common chronic skin diseases.1 It affects between 1 % and 3 % of the world's population and causes as much medical disability as other major medical diseases.1 The condition is caused by abnormal activity of the immune…

BySpice4Life NewsAugust 12, 20200Comments

Tag: psoriasis

Understanding the Mental Health Implications of Living with Psoriasis

HOW TO STAY HEALTHY AND COMFORTABLE IN YOUR OWN SKIN

ALTERNATIVE TREATMENT CAN’T WORK WHEN THE BODY IS AT WAR WITH ITSELF

TO FIND A JOB, YOU NEED MORE THAN A THICK SKIN, YOU ALSO NEED HEALTHY SKIN

DEBUNKING THE MYTHS ABOUT PSORIASIS

WORLD PSORIASIS DAY: 5 COMMON MYTHS AND MISCONCEPTION

ARE YOU SUFFERING WITH FULL BODY PSORIASIS? THERE’S NO NEED TO HIDE

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