All my life I have had a skin disorder called psoriasis. In my case the condition covers a lot of my body, like 68 or 72 percent. So for the longest time I had no confidence in myself at all. All I ever did was eat, watch TV, go to the movies, go to church and go to the mall. It got to the point where I would look in the mirror and just be disgusted with myself.
Psoriasis is a non-contagious skin disorder that usually appears as inflamed and scaly skin lesions.
Scientists don't know what causes it. Psoriasis can be very painful and cause disfiguration, but it can also cause emotional damage because it is often misunderstood by the public. Low self-esteem, embarrassment and depression are common among people with the disorder. Most people with psoriasis can function normally. They should be treated normally, too.