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(Dailymail.co.uk) - In this, the final part of our unique HOW TO BEAT series, we have worked closely with experts in each field of dermatology to bring you cutting-edge information about your complaint and the newest treatments available. It could be life-transforming. This skin condition — characterised by raised flaking, itching red patches on various parts of the body — affects around 1.8 million people in Britain, most of them first affected before their 40th birthday. It is an immune condition that causes the body to produce too many new skin cells. The extra cells accumulate and cluster in red, inflamed patches, thickening the skin, which often has a ‘silvery scale’ appearance. A virus or infection such as tonsillitis — when the immune system is weakened — can trigger the condition in those with a genetic predisposition, as can a stressful event, says Christopher Griffiths, professor of dermatology at the University of Manchester and a world expert on psoriasis. Around 30 per cen...

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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. Reference: http://www.dermatology.org.my/overview_psoriasis.html 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, m...