We talk a lot here on MySkinCareConnection about various skin diseases including acne, psoriasis, and eczema. One common struggle for the patient who must cope with any of these skin ailments is the lack of public understanding about skin diseases. There are some common misperceptions which may increase feelings of social alienation and depression for the person who has been diagnosed with a skin disease. In this post we are going to debunk some of these myths which can cause social stigma...
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