THE world observed Psoriasis Day on Oct 29 to create awareness about an autoimmune disease that causes raised red scaly patchestoappearon the skin andit typically affects the outside of the elbows, knees orscalpsthoughitcan appear onany location, burns and stings.
According to a report, 125m people are suffering from this disease globally and about three per cent of Pakistanis sufferfromit.
The Pakistan Psoriasis Foundation reports that in an analysis of survey data from 5,000 psoriasis patients, 20pc of women said that psoriasis was a large problem in their everyday lives, compared to only 12pc of men.
I wish to appreciate the relevant authorities who mark a day for a serious disease.
