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A woman has told how a chronic condition has taken over her life. Lorraine Blumsum says that rather than being excited about going to her own daughter's wedding in Greece, she feels terrified because it will mean exposing the health issue that plagues her body.

Around 125 million people worldwide live with psoriasis, a chronic skin disease that affects not just the body, but also emotional well-being. Six in 10 sufferers say it impacts their everyday life. Public figures such as Beyoncé, Kim Kardashian, Aljaz Skorjanec and Cyndi Lauper have all spoken out about their experiences with psoriasis, helping to break down the stigma and spread awareness.

For Lorraine it has meant asking for a different work uniform that covers up more of her skin, avoiding social events and feel

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