Psoriasis in Malaysia: Support Resources
Problem of Psoriasis in Malaysia
Psoriasis is common and affects
3% of Malaysians i.e. @ 400,000. It is usually non-life-threatening, but is a
distressing condition as it can affect any part of the skin, scalp and nails.
Fortunately, life-threatening and widespread disease which can affect one's job
is not common, and the majority is able to perform normally in their respective
occupations albeit with some social restrictions. There are in fact many
prominent and successful persons with psoriasis in the Malaysian scene in business,
politics and various professions who have psoriasis and have learnt to live
with and overcome the disease.
Psoriasis Association of Malaysia
The Psoriasis Association of Malaysia is a registered,
non-profit, self-help, lay organization of psoriasis sufferers started in 1987
to help improve the life of people with psoriasis and their families. It is
funded by public donations, membership dues and grants from friends in the
pharmaceutical industry and is served by a Medical Advisor who is a
dermatologist from the Dermatological Society of Malaysia.
Its main goals are:
1. To increase public awareness and acceptance of psoriasis.
2. To provide continuing education and information to persons with psoriasis.
3. To provide a support group for persons with psoriasis and their families.
1. To increase public awareness and acceptance of psoriasis.
2. To provide continuing education and information to persons with psoriasis.
3. To provide a support group for persons with psoriasis and their families.
For more information,
please visit the following links:
- Official Website - http://www.psoriasismalaysia.org/
- https://www.facebook.com/psoriasismalaysia
Contact for Psoriasis
Association of Malaysia
Address:
No 1, Jala 14/2C, Taman Serdang Utama,
43300 Seri Kembangan Selangor
Tel: 03-80484335
Fax: 03- 89481537
Address:
No 1, Jala 14/2C, Taman Serdang Utama,
43300 Seri Kembangan Selangor
Tel: 03-80484335
Fax: 03- 89481537
Links for Psoriasis Malaysia:
- Skin specialists in Kuala Lumpur
- http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/psoriasis-treatment-11/overvie
- https://www.psoriasis.org/
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