The questions from my peers at that time were just too overwhelming. I also remember taking a swim class and having to put on a swimsuit. I remember being on the track team in the fifth grade and being terrified of having to wear the uniforms because of what people may say. There was a lot of stuff that I would have liked to do but didn’t because I was scared of what people would say when they saw my skin. Growing up, psoriasis impacted the clothes I wanted to wear and my willingness to do certain activities - like go to the pool, learn how to swim, play sports - because I did not want to have to wear the uniforms. How have your concerns about your body image impacted your daily life? This interview has been edited for brevity, length, and clarity. In this article, she shares how psoriasis has impacted her body image both as a child and an adult, and how she has learned to embrace her condition and overcome her issues with low self-esteem.
She is a health activist, comedy enthusiast, and fashionista with a passion for sharing her psoriasis journey.īridges was diagnosed with psoriasis at 7 years old after a case of chicken pox left her skin 90% covered in psoriasis patches. To better understand how psoriasis can impact body image and the strategies you can take to cope with these issues, we spoke with advocate Alisha Bridges. However, research suggests that developing coping mechanisms and a strong support network can help improve confidence and acceptance among people with psoriasis. Body image issues and poor self-esteem can also lead to anxiety, further impacting the quality of life of people with this condition. Many people with psoriasis find that their self-esteem is impacted by their condition. In addition to being itchy and painful, these plaques can cause redness and change the appearance of the skin, which may lead to body image issues. Psoriasis is an inflammatory condition that causes skin cells to grow rapidly and build up on the skin’s surface.
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