Psoriasis Malaysia

STORIES

For those living with Psoriasis, you are not alone. There are many out there who are going through the same challenges, read their stories here:

My Psoriasis Journey #30: The Ups and Downs of A Lifelong Condition, Psoriasis

By True Complexion | March 10, 2023

I was diagnosed with psoriasis when I was 15 years old. It started with small patches on my scalp, arms, elbows and knees. My father thought it was a typical rash and would get better soon. But the symptoms got worse

My Psoriasis Journey #29: How Psoriasis Has Not Stopped Her From Achieving Dreams and Goals

By True Complexion | March 3, 2023

My name is Thaneswari Rajenthiran. I am a lead dance instructor at Daynight Studio and the founder of Cine Dance Class. I was diagnosed with psoriasis at the age of 14. It started with some scales on my scalp and some

My Psoriasis Journey #28: My Journey Through Pain and Judgment From Strangers

By True Complexion | November 30, 2022

I started developing psoriasis when I was 12. When it first started, I thought it was just dandruff. Then the tiny flakes started to grow into patches, and that worried my parents. They took me to a private clinic,

My Psoriasis Journey #27: How Prioritizing My Health Kept Me Calm on My Psoriasis Journey

By True Complexion | November 23, 2022

I was diagnosed with psoriasis. When my symptoms first started on my elbows and scalp, I thought it was just a mild rash or some dry skin and dandruff at first. I also thought it was a combination of dehydration and

My Life with Psoriasis #26: How I Overcame My Mental Health Battle and Manage My Psoriasis

By True Complexion | November 14, 2022

I was 15 when a red patch first appeared on my back. It was about two months after my beloved grandmother, who had been my sole caregiver since little, passed away. I believe that the devastation and stress following

My Life with Psoriasis #25: Pushing Through Adversity to Emerge as A Stronger Person

By True Complexion | October 7, 2022

I saw another doctor back in KL when I was 26 and was getting treatment twice a month. When it didn’t work and I didn’t see any improvements, the doctor told me it was because I was overweight. He told me that I

My Life with Psoriasis #24: Healing in a World of Psoriasis Misconceptions

By True Complexion | September 23, 2022

I run a nail salon and have my own brand. I started developing psoriasis at 17 years old. When it started, it was the size of a 20-cent coin on my leg. When I went to see the doctor, he didn’t really explain what the

My Life with Psoriasis #23: Moments Missed with My Son

By True Complexion | September 9, 2022

I am a homemaker and the mother of a three-year-old son. I have lived with psoriasis for the past 13 years. It started on the scalp with dandruff like flakes. When it started to spread to my hairline and ears, I

My Life with Psoriasis #22: Journey of Misdiagnosis and Tribulations

Novartis Malaysia | August 29, 2022

By the time I turned 16, my psoriasis had covered my entire body. It was one of the hardest years of my psoriasis journey. My entire forehead was covered in patches. Whenever I went out, people used to ask me what was

My Life with Psoriasis #21: Finding Relief Through Love and Support

By True Complexion | August 19, 2022

I have been living with psoriasis for the past 15 years since my symptoms began when I was nine. My family was unaware of the condition and assumed the patches were caused by mosquito bites. My grandma was also