The Egyptian Psoriasis Association is organizing a campaign to promote a better understanding of the disease

Doctors: Psoriasis is an uninfected common immunodeficiency disease that affects nearly one in 50 adults worldwide.

The Egyptian Society of Psoriasis, Sharm Derma, October 24-27, coincided with World Psoriasis Day in cooperation with a pharmaceutical company, to highlight one of the most important and widespread skin diseases in the world. world, Improve the lives of patients by motivating the general public and health professionals to better understand the disease.

He said d. Assem Faraj, President of the Sharm Derma Conference, said, "This edition is the starting point for many of the initiatives we plan to raise awareness of psoriasis and take serious steps to develop patient care in many ways."

"Although psoriasis is widespread, it is one of the most misunderstood skin diseases, and many patients with psoriasis suffer from anxiety, discomfort, and depression. They are also victims of discrimination due to the fear that psoriasis is a contagious disease, is to change these misconceptions.

Faraj pointed out that the company had launched its slogan "A normal life with psoriasis" in the Middle East (more specifically in the UAE), which should be launched soon in Egypt.

"The company has taken a leading position in raising awareness of many important diseases, such as psoriasis, and has launched an integrated campaign designed to give patients hope and inspiration to eliminate the problems of coexistence with psoriasis. . "

He emphasized that this campaign was the first regional initiative to activate the role of patients, to try to empower all people affected by psoriasis and to encourage them to take proactive measures and meet the challenges of the disease.

For her part Mahira El Sayed, former head of the Department of Dermatology and Genetics at Ain Shams University and head of the Egyptian Society of Psoriasis Patients (under construction), said that psoriasis is a disease of psoriasis. 39, widespread and uninfected immunodeficiency, affecting nearly 125 million people worldwide. About 1 in 50 adults.

"Psoriasis is not just a cosmetic problem, but a persistent chronic disease that causes a proliferation of skin cells more than 10 times the normal rate, with high cortical red dots that cause pain and discomfort, as well as psychological problems. "

The symptoms of psoriasis vary from one person to another, depending on the type of infection. The area of ​​psoriasis can be small. This is a few scaly patches on the scalp or elbow and may cover most of the body. The most common symptoms are: high dotted, inflammation, red patches. White silver on red spots, dry skin can crack and bleed, infections around spots, etc.

Risk factors for psoriasis include family history, viral and bacterial infections, stress, and obesity. Physical and environmental factors, including cold weather, alcoholism, smoking and other immunosuppressive factors may contribute to psoriasis.

She emphasized d. "Health care providers need more education and training to treat psoriasis, especially in primary care, through a network of specialists, including skin patients, and patients and their families should support the need to raise public awareness, "she said. Develop organizations that can provide education, counseling and care programs for patients with psoriasis. "

Dr. Magdy Ragab, Professor of Dermatology and Genetics at the University of Alexandria, discussed the diagnosis and treatment of psoriasis: "For many patients, the diagnostic process is long and exhausting, including the experience of different treatments for symptom control.

He pointed out that "the World Health Assembly has confirmed that many suffer from the preventable suffering of psoriasis, due to inaccuracy or delay of diagnosis, to the adoption of psoriasis. inappropriate treatment options, lack of access to necessary care or the existence of psychological difficulties in dealing with the community.

"I have been involved in a long battle for many years, but the tremendous support of my family was the first factor that helped me overcome many of the challenges," says a patient with psoriasis. It also helped me find the right dermatologist and the appropriate treatment to control the disease instead of controlling it. "