Taking the effects of skin disease seriously.(news)(Brief Article)

A new report highlights the serious psychological, physical and social consequences of living with a skin disease.

The All Party Parliamentary Group on Skin's (APPGS) Reporton the Enquiry into the Impact of Skin Disease on People's Lives calls for a change in government health policy to give skin disease the priority afforded heart disease and cancer that are perceived to be more serious.

It combines evidence from clinical data, qualitative research and patient experience provided by health professionals, economists and patients and reveals that patients often view the disabling effects of skin disease as comparable or worse to living ...

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