‘I am ashamed of my skin’

“Nahihiya ako dahil sa balat ko (I’m ashamed because of my skin),” says call center agent Jeff dela Cruz, who has scalp psoriasis. This is also the painful cry of persons afflicted with psoriasis.

“Nahihiya ako dahil sa balat ko (I’m ashamed because of my skin),” says call center agent Jeff dela Cruz, who has scalp psoriasis. This is also the painful cry of persons afflicted with psoriasis.
It is not a life-threatening condition nor is it a debilitating disease. But the emotional distress that acne brings to any individual is more than enough reason for one to find ways to completely eradicate it.
Who doesn’t aim and dream of having a fair, flawless, wrinkle- and blemish-free skin? Unfortunately, not all of us are blessed to have skin as white as snow. Add to that, the pollution and daily grind that one has to face every single day make it a lot more difficult to maintain a clear and healthy skin.