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- Paolo Bediones has decided to reveal a secret he has been keeping for more than half of his life.
- A psoriasis patient, Bediones talked about his condition to raise awareness and help millions of others suffering the same condition in the Philippines.
Filipino TV host and anchor Paolo Bediones has decided to reveal a secret he has been hiding for more than half of his life.
Bediones, 43, wrote a lengthy Facebook post about a condition he has been enduring for a very long time. Suffering from psoriasis, Bediones talked about the condition in order to raise awareness and help millions of others suffering the same condition in the Philippines.
“I HAVE PSORIASIS. Don’t worry it’s a non communicable skin disorder. It is NOT CONTAGIOUS. It’s a painful, chronic disease characterized by incessant itching and scratching. Occasional bleeding and scabbing. Reddening of the skin and flaking. It’s not pretty for sure, but I have been hiding it well,” he wrote.
According to Bediones, more than 2 million other Filipinos suffer the symptoms of the disease. Flare ups that are mild to severe happen during bouts of heat and stress and sometimes because of the food they eat. Others have already died because of the condition.
He also shared the ordeal that psoriasis patients have to deal with everyday.
“Everyday we have to mentally prepare ourselves before we go out into the world. Each one of us insecure, knowing someone will notice the discolored patch of skin or the white flakes. Knowing someone would like to ask about it, but feel uncomfortable doing so. Ask us about it and we will gladly share with you.”
Bediones then urged the public to show support for people with psoriasis and encourage them to find the right treatment.
“If you, a family member, or a friend share these symptoms, look up Psor Phil and please see a specialist and learn about the various forms of treatment that exists.”
Described as unpredictable and irritating, psoriasis is a skin disorder characterized by skin cells that multiply up to 10 times faster than the normal rate. As a result, the sheer volume of the cells causes red plaques covered with white scales usually seen on the knees, elbows and scalp. It can also manifest on the palms, soles of the feet, and torso.
