Did you know it's World Psoriasis Day today?

Did you know it's World Psoriasis Day today? You probably didn't even know there was a World Psoriasis Day! So what's it all about?

According to their website, yes, there is even a website! http://www.worldpsoriasisday.com

"World Psoriasis Day is an annual day specially dedicated to people with psoriasis and/or psoriatic arthritis. Conceived by patients for patients, World Psoriasis Day is a truly global event that sets out to give an international voice to the more than125 million people with psoriasis/psoriatic arthritis around the world. Formed by a global consortium of patient associations from around the world, World Psoriasis Day aims to raise the profile of a condition which needs to be taken more seriously by national and international authorities."

By raising awareness of this devastating skin disease they hope to improve access to treatment and increase understanding.

"Nearly three percent of the world's population, men, women, and children, even newborn babies, endure the symptoms of psoriasis". That's an incredible statistic, that 3 out of every 100 people suffer with this!

But what, exactly is it?  As we know, our skin is constantly growing new cells and shedding the old cells as they die and this process usually takes 28 to 30 days. Unfortunately with psoriasis, this process only takes 7 days with the old cells not shedding and therefore creating a build-up of scaly skin which can sometimes be painful, itchy and even crack and bleed.

It is quite common for someone suffering with psoriasis to feel that they are not good enough, or that they are disgusting and ugly, even useless or worthless and they often feel that they will never get rid of it! It really creates a lot of negativity for the sufferer.

However, there is help out there. Hypnotherapy is a great way to help sufferers deal with these feelings and to create a much more positive outlook on life, it can even help them feel much more relaxed about their psoriasis and even help them love themselves more.

If you're able to cope with all the stress and anxiety that life throws at you in a much more relaxed and calm way, they you become much more relaxed about your psoriasis and for some people, that's enough for it clear up completely.

To find a Solution Focused Hypnotherapist near you, go to the following website page AfSFH Hypnotherapists and enter your postcode.