Yvonne Chan is a young person living with psoriasis in Singapore. Like other patients who suffer from this oft-misunderstood skin condition, she frequently encounters discrimination in public places in the form of prolonged stares, unkind remarks or gestures. "Psoriasis isn't contagious, but awareness is." By telling her story, Yvonne hopes to spread awareness and end the stigma associated with psoriasis.
Read The Story: http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/on-world-psoriasis-day-a/2223820.html
More information: http://www.worldpsoriasisday.com/
Special Thanks:
Yvonne Chan & Family
Psoriasis Association of Singapore http://www.psoriasis.org.sg/
Dr Colin Theng
Arteastiq Social Painting Studio
Camera:
Ray Yeh
Shivaanan Selvasevaran
Video Editor/Producer:
Ray Yeh [RayYeh@mediacorp.com.sg]
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