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:

Axial Spondylitis (axSpA) stories

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An axSpA Fighter’s Long Battle in Pain and Getting an Accurate Diagnosis

Novartis Malaysia | July 29, 2022
My journey with Axial Spondyloarthritis (axSpA) has been long and arduous. My fight to get an accurate diagnosis and treatment for my condition started 13 years ago but I was only given an official diagnosis of axSpA 3 years ago after 10 years of…

psoriasis stories

jasmine

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 day by day, and suddenly my…
thaneswari

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 kind of ringworm on my femur…
meera

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, and the doctor told them it was…
neeraj

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 too much heaty food. I started…
hamdi

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 her death triggered my…

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Rocyie Wong

Rocyie is a proud Psoriasis Fighter, creator of Project Naked and Safe Space, which aims to raise awareness for autoimmune diseases, mental health and also provide a platform for conversations that matter. She is also a speaker, body positive activist and campaigner.

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True Complexion

Motivated by her personal experience of growing up with a significant birthmark on her face, Rozella turned her struggles with bullying and body image issues into a social awareness platform called True Complexion. The platform uses narrative and photography to highlight stories of individuals living with disabilities, rare diseases, chronic illnesses and mental health issues, while spreading the message of acceptance and empowerment.