Ho Chi Minh City Dermatology Hospital will examine and provide free consultation to patients with psoriasis.

During the free examination and consultation week, people can come to the Ho Chi Minh City Dermatology Hospital to be examined, have their skin examined, receive treatment advice, and have doctors answer questions about nutrition, lifestyle, and psychology to help control the disease.

Patients with psoriasis examined at the Dermatology Hospital of Ho Chi Minh City - Photo: T.PHUONG

On the afternoon of October 15, according to information from Ho Chi Minh City Dermatology Hospital, in response to World Psoriasis Day (October 29), Ho Chi Minh City Dermatology Hospital will launch "Free examination and consultation week for psoriasis" from October 27 to 31 (mornings from Monday to Friday).

The program aims to help the community raise awareness, detect early and effectively control this chronic disease, and spread the message: "Psoriasis - not contagious, but needs to be understood and shared". Patients who need to go to the hospital during this time will receive free examination and consultation.

According to statistics, each year the Ho Chi Minh City Dermatology Hospital receives more than 52,000 patients with psoriasis. This is not just a simple skin disease, but a chronic immune-mediated systemic inflammatory disease that can affect the skin, joints, nails, cardiovascular system and many other organs.

Lesions are often red, clearly defined patches of skin covered with white, easily peeling scales, causing itching and burning pain, greatly affecting the patient's daily life and psychology.

Not only does psoriasis cause physical damage, it also leaves scars on the soul. Many patients have to endure inferiority complex, stigmatized looks and misunderstanding that the disease can spread, making them afraid to contact and withdraw in society.

During the free examination and consultation week, people can visit the Ho Chi Minh City Dermatology Hospital to get examined, have their skin examined, receive treatment advice and proper care instructions, and receive advice from doctors about nutrition, lifestyle and psychology to help control the disease.

In addition, the doctor will guide you in early recognition of complications such as psoriatic arthritis, erythema of the skin, or accompanying cardiovascular diseases.

Doctors recommend that to effectively control psoriasis, patients need to understand and avoid triggers such as stress, infection, alcohol, and tobacco. Take care of your skin daily with suitable moisturizers, avoid damaging your skin, maintain a healthy lifestyle, eat a balanced diet, and get enough sleep. Follow the treatment regimen and have regular check-ups to monitor progress and prevent complications.

Register to receive tickets for the fundraising concert "For psoriasis and cancer patients"

In parallel with this activity, on the evening of October 22, Ho Chi Minh City Dermatology Hospital coordinated with the Ho Chi Minh City Trade Union Social Work Center to organize a "Fundraising Music Night for psoriasis and cancer patients" at the Ho Chi Minh City Youth Cultural House.

The program has the theme "Healing Music - Joining hands to eliminate stigma, giving the sick a chance to live a healthy life", with the participation of many artists such as Vo Ha Tram, Phuong Vy Idol, MTV group... and doctors and nurses of the hospital.

Readers who want to receive tickets to see the program can register on the Dermatology Hospital's fanpage at https://forms.gle/gr4UjmR5J1aaPvzT9 .

In particular, 100 invitations will be given to psoriasis patients and their relatives as a token of gratitude and encouragement. Attendees will also receive a gift including a book on psoriasis care and a set of specialized moisturizing products.

THUY DUONG

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