Psoriasis Patients May Adapt to Cope with Social Reactions
August 28th, 2009
Those who experience visible skin lesions and irritations due to the skin condition psoriasis are often faced with negative reactions from others, as the appearance of the dermatological issue can be surprising and unusual. Though people with psoriasis often exhibit symptoms of insecurity or concern over their appearance, a study recently performed at the University of Manchester suggests that those with the skin condition may adapt to negative social reactions by registering them in a much more shallow way than those without psoriasis. The researchers, who used MRI brain imaging to examine how the brain handled images of disgusted faces in test and control groups, may help explain how the mind overcomes some psychological difficulties.
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People should feel ashamed that psoriasis sufferers get so numbed to looks of disgust because they come across that reaction so often. The problem is ours, not theirs! How shallow to feel anything apart from sympathy. They could at the very least hide their revulsion to spare a sufferer’s feelings if they feel so strongly. Psoriasis sufferers can’t help their condition.
You would be amazed at just how cruel some people can be. They ask crazy questions like is that contagious and never even think about how they could be hurting someone’s feelings. It is the problem of those who are looking, not those with psoriasis. Let everyone else deal with it.
I know a girl with psoriasis that doesn’t go swimming because of it. Not because it was infectious. Because when she got in the pool, grown men and women that should know better would get out and make faces. Pathetic!
I think having psoriasis doesnt make you a social disease. Sometimes I wonder if it is human nature not to accept or react to differences in others. I think it takes maturity to behave oneself. Its really sad what people with psoriasis go through daily in addition to their physical condition.
I found this particularly interesting, ” those with the skin condition may adapt to negative social reactions by registering them in a much more shallow way “. I’ve always wondered the same thing after a trip to India. I wonder if people with leprosy who do not seek treatment but beg feel the same way too.
This is insane. Why should a psoriasis patient have to adapt? They can’t help it. This is like asking someone in a wheelchair to get up and walk because their condition makes other people uncomfortable.
I think we need to accept people as they are. A medical condition does not make the person. It’s an unjust and inconceivable situation and people who suffer this should not take it in their stride when people dont treat them fairly.
Great article on the ongoing battle with psoriasis. I agree with you guys, but the fact is, not everyone behaves in an educated and thoughtful manner. It is just part of society as a whole but does vary by the education level and social economic crowds you are around. Also, not sure if any psori suffers are reading this but natural remedy called indigo naturalis might help to eliminate your condition.
there are some natural methods that really work against psoriasis. I recommend everyone with psoriasis to try them
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