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'Psoriasis: The Naked Truth' will run until October 31 at the Hospital General Universitario Reina Sofia Morales Meseguer Hospital and the University Hospital Virgen de la Arrixaca
It is estimated that about 30,000 have the disease Murcia
As part of the exhibition, October 30 there will be an information session open to the public in the Hospital Universitario Virgen de la Arrixaca
A total of 19 people from around the world living with psoriasis find their skin and tell their story more intimate in the Exhibition "Psoriasis: The Naked Truth," which has come to Murcia today on the occasion of World Psoriasis will be held on October 29.
The exhibit will be displayed at the General Hospital Universitario Reina Sofia September 30 to October 10, in the Morales Meseguer Hospital, 11 to October 18, and in the Hospital Universitario Virgen de la Arrixaca, 19 to October 31 .
It is an initiative of patient Psoriasis Action and biomedical company Pfizer.
Explains Celia Marín, Murcia representative Psoriasis Action, this exhibition aims to show society "that behind psoriasis lesions on the skin are wonderful stories and experiences and everyday with the disease."
Because the reality, says this patient, is that people with psoriasis or psoriatic arthritis, tend to hide from others, "not only our skin and our injuries may not be rejected, but our thoughts and fears, because we We used to hide our illness and our suffering. "
For his part, Dr. Carmen Brufau, chief of dermatology at the Hospital Reina Sofia, notes the benefits of such campaigns in the patients: "It shows them they are not alone, that there are many people who go through the same as them and that cower away and hide, dare to show his injuries, making it easier to change your own attitude to the disease ".
But the role of the environment and society in general is also important for the patient acting normally before his illness.
"The general public still does not understand quite right that psoriasis have consequences far beyond the skin and often still thought to be contagious," says Celia.
Therefore, these campaigns allow the public about the disease, but also get used "to see injuries correctly interpret others and knowing what they mean, which helps to avoid possible rejection attitudes toward patients with psoriasis, "says Dr. Brufau.
According to Mario Torbado, head of the Department for Relations with Pfizer Patient Associations, the exhibition "reflects that those affected can live with their disease and show others that psoriasis patients do not have to condition your life. And Ralf Tooten has managed to capture the beauty and serenity of the people above the barrier of fear and, after spending most of his life covered, manage to feel comfortable and satisfied with their bare skin. "
Some images of the Exhibition
Information key to successful treatment
"Psoriasis is a skin disease that will accompany the patient throughout his life, but there are treatments that can treat outbreaks and can keep you injury free. Current possibilities are encouraging".
And from Dr. rotunda is shown Brufau respect to treatment of the disease.
However, pointing to information as the key to get it.
For one, the one that offers the dermatologist, who will help you find the right treatment to the state in which the disease is at all times.
Furthermore, the information and knowledge as required by the patient about psoriasis and its treatments.
In this sense, patient organizations like Acción Psoriasis, perform a critical task, because they ensure that the information received by the patient is truthful.
Also, "working together the burden of disease is much lower," says Celia Marín.
Precisely because of the importance of knowledge, and in the context of this exhibition, is held an information day aimed at patients, families and medical personnel will feature speeches by Dr. Carmen Brufau, chief of dermatology at the Hospital Reina Sofia, the Dr. Rocio Gonzalez, vice president of the Society of Rheumatology Murcia and rheumatologist at Hospital Rafael Méndez de Lorca and Psoriasis Action delegate in Murcia, Celia Marín, October 30, at 18 am, in the Auditorium of the Hospital Clinico Universitario Virgen de la Arrixaca.
Psoriasis, skin beyond
Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory disease, non-contagious, characterized by the presence of red-squamous plaques in outbreaks that appear on the skin.
According to a survey promoted in our country by the International Federation of Psoriasis Associations (IFPA), 65% of the affected states have felt stigmatized on occasion.
The 31% have suffered in their work and 20% in the family.
The cause is unknown, but it is known that stress and certain infectious processes can motivate their appearance.
In 80% of cases present in a mild form.
A third of patients may develop psoriatic arthritis to be stiff and swollen joints.
Since it also can cause inflammation in other organs such as joints or gut, and favor other diseases such as myocardial infarction, Dr. Brufau recommend modifying those habits that can worsen these diseases.
"It is important to proper diet, exercise and avoidance of risk factors such as obesity, snuff and alcohol.'s Also important to avoid stress."
"The attitude that has the patient to his disease can greatly influence the course of this and the results of treatment, this must also be careful," concludes Dr. Brufau.
Psoriasis Action
Psoriasis Action (www.accionpsoriasis.org) is a statewide association, composed of psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis and their families, declared Public Utility Authority.
In its 20 years of existence, has become one of the most active patient associations and participatory government.
Throughout the year, Psoriasis Action organizes, disseminates the latest research in treatment and support to those affected, in order to claim their rights and improve their quality of life.
Pfizer Working together for a healthier world
Founded in 1849, Pfizer is the largest premier biopharmaceutical company taking new initiatives for health.
At Pfizer, we discover, develop and make available to patients and health professionals effective, safe and quality, to treat and help prevent disease in people.
Also, we work with professionals and health authorities to ensure access to our medicines and to provide better health care and support to health systems.
At Pfizer, all employees work every day to help people lead healthier lives and enjoy better quality of life.
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