by jameel | Nov 7, 2022 | Stories
Let me start by introducing myself. My name is Noor Lakay. I am a 61-year-old male. I am of Muslim Coloured descent. I am a patient at Grootte Schuur Hospital Dermatology Clinic. I suffer from a chronic health condition that impacts the body’s largest organ, namely...
by jameel | Nov 7, 2022 | Stories
Annie Moses The 1990’s were a difficult decade in our home, with many struggles to contend with. My youngest daughter was diagnosed with a rare illness when she was only two years old. This took a great toll on our family as she needed all our attention. My daughter...
by jameel | Nov 7, 2022 | Stories
“Don’t worry. It’s not contagious.” Famous first words I spent much of my young adult life uttering. As I teenager I remember people staring at the patches on my skin, while keeping a safe distance. As a young journalist I remember many newsmakers swapping roles, to...
by jameel | Nov 7, 2022 | Stories
Hey, my name’s Keith and I am one of the 125 million people in the world living with Psoriasis. When I was first diagnosed at the age of 18 I had no idea that a seemingly simple skin condition could (and would) impact every facet of my life going forward. I’ve...
by jameel | Nov 7, 2022 | Stories
My name is Jaypragsan Moodley. I’m 43 years old from Phoenix Durban and I live with psoriasis. In my early 20s it first appeared on my face, arms and legs. However it just went away after using traditional methods. About 15 years later it appeared again but...
