{"id":22919,"date":"2025-11-03T11:32:44","date_gmt":"2025-11-03T04:32:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/abdiwaluyo.com\/?p=22919"},"modified":"2025-11-17T11:58:41","modified_gmt":"2025-11-17T04:58:41","slug":"myth-or-fact-education-empathy-and-real-action-for-skin-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/abdiwaluyo.com\/en\/health-info\/myth-or-fact-education-empathy-and-real-action-for-skin-health\/","title":{"rendered":"Myth or Fact : Education, Empathy, and Real Action for Psoriasis"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>By: Geraldus Sigap<\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/img.freepik.com\/free-photo\/hands-patient-suffering-from-psoriasis_23-2149329647.jpg\" alt=\"Hands of patient suffering from psoriasis | Free Photo\" \/><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong><i>The Importance of Empathy &amp; Social Support<\/i><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People living with psoriasis face not only physical challenges but also psychological and social barriers, such as:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Feeling self-conscious due to fear of being seen as \u201cdirty\u201d or \u201cinfectious.\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Social isolation or decreased self-confidence because of visible skin symptoms.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Delayed medical consultation due to embarrassment or lack of information.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That\u2019s why family, friends, colleagues, and the community play a vital role in providing support, understanding, and helping patients access appropriate care.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><em><strong>Take Action for Your Skin Health<\/strong><\/em><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recognize early symptoms and don\u2019t ignore them.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/i>If you notice red, scaly patches, itching or soreness, nail changes, or joint pain, consult a dermatologist promptly.<\/li>\n<li><i>Manage triggers<br \/>\n<\/i>Factors like stress, smoking, obesity, skin infections, and dry weather can trigger or worsen psoriasis. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle is key.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Poppins;\"><i>Join support groups and public education initiatives<br \/>\n<\/i><\/span>Connecting with advocacy groups or health campaigns helps raise awareness and reduce stigma surrounding psoriasis.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong><i>Holistic and Integrated Care<\/i><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since psoriasis can involve the joints or other health conditions, a multidisciplinary approach, involving dermatologists, rheumatologists, and other healthcare professionals,\u00a0 is highly recommended.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Psoriasis is a lifelong condition that requires long-term commitment to management. Regular consultations with doctors, adherence to prescribed therapy, and maintaining a healthy lifestyle help minimize the risk of flare-ups. Routine check-ups remain essential even when the skin looks normal, to ensure the condition stays under control and any signs of worsening can be detected early.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">RS Abdi Waluyo provides specialized care through its <a href=\"https:\/\/abdiwaluyo.com\/doctors\/?fwp_speciality=dermato-venereology\">Dermatology and Venereology<\/a> (Skin &amp; Genital) Department, offering a comprehensive approach for psoriasis management.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Available services include: Dermatology consultation, Topical and systemic therapies, and Regular monitoring of skin and joint conditions. Contact RS Abdi Waluyo at 021-3144989 or make an online appointment via <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/abdiwaluyo.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/abdiwaluyo.com\/<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h1><b>FAQ<\/b><\/h1>\n<ol>\n<li><b> What causes psoriasis?<br \/>\n<\/b>Psoriasis results from a combination of genetic factors, an overactive immune system, and environmental triggers such as stress, infection, or skin injury.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li><b> Can psoriasis be completely cured?<br \/>\n<\/b>Currently, there is no definitive cure, but symptoms can be well-managed with medical treatment, lifestyle changes, and regular monitoring.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li><b> Is psoriasis contagious?<br \/>\n<\/b>No. Psoriasis is not caused by bacteria or viruses and cannot spread through physical contact. It is an autoimmune condition.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li><b> When should I see a doctor?<br \/>\n<\/b>Seek medical attention if you experience persistent red, scaly skin patches, nail deformities, or joint pain. Early diagnosis and treatment significantly improve outcomes.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol start=\"5\">\n<li><b> How can RS Abdi Waluyo help people with psoriasis?<br \/>\n<\/b>RS Abdi Waluyo offers specialized dermatology services for comprehensive psoriasis care,\u00a0 including evaluation of skin and joints, tailored therapies, and integrated follow-up.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr \/>\n<p><b>References:<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nair PA, Badri T. Psoriasis. [Updated 2023 Apr 3]. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2025 Jan-. Available from: https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK448194\/<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Raharja, A., Mahil, S. K., &amp; Barker, J. N. (2021). Psoriasis: a brief overview. Clinical medicine (London, England), 21(3), 170\u2013173. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By: Geraldus Sigap &nbsp; The Importance of Empathy &amp; Social Support People living with psoriasis face not only physical challenges but also psychological and social barriers, such as: Feeling self-conscious due to fear of being seen as \u201cdirty\u201d or \u201cinfectious.\u201d Social isolation or decreased self-confidence because of visible skin symptoms. 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