There are a lot of misconceptions and misinformation related to psoriasis or any skin condition that is red and flaky. A lot of people will see this rash and assume it is something infectious or contagious, which can be extremely isolating and ostracize those affected.
It is important to not only help those affected to understand what it is, but also to expand awareness so everyone understands what psoriasis is and is not. Importantly, it is a chronic and disabling systemic condition, not just an annoying, temporary skin rash. If everyone understands that, it creates an environment and a community that supports individuals with this chronic inflammatory disease.
I want to become a part of the community to fight and create awareness.
Jarar Ali
Age: 26
Location: Karachi, Pakistan
Types of psoriatic disease: Plaque psoriasis
Languages: Sindhi, Urdu, English
