How Psoriasis affect a person
Physical
Many people find it challenging to live with the symptoms of psoriatic disease, which can include chronic pain, itching, burning and fatigue. The comorbidities (additional conditions an individual might have in addition to a primary condition) of psoriatic disease also significantly impact health and well-being. Finding the best treatment regime for each individual can be a long and complicated process.
Emotional
The stigma and prejudice often experienced by people living with psoriatic disease inflict a heavy emotional toll. Depression and anxiety are prevalent among people living with the disease.
Social
Living with psoriatic disease can have a significant impact on relationships with family, friends, partners, co- workers or fellow students. Many people with psoriatic disease report feeling unsupported. Persistent myths about psoriatic disease include the untrue notions that people with the disease are ‘unclean’, that they ’caused their psoriasis’ or that the disease is contagious.
Economic
There are substantial costs associated with psoriatic disease. The medication can be costly or not covered by insurance providers. Absenteeism and presenteeism are higher in people with psoriatic disease compared with the general population. The presence of comorbidities increases the costs. All of this may contribute to economic challenges.