Wet weather causing bad skin conditions
But the persistent humidity is having an effect on some Australians more than others, as those with skin conditions such as psoriasis are forced to suffer through debilitating inflammation as the wet weather continues, reports news.com.au
Psoriasis causes an irritating and painful rash like appearance on the skin, thriving in moist, humid environments, and our current climate is wreaking havoc on those who are battling to control it.
The website said among the sufferers is former X Factor contestant Jason Owen, who first experienced psoriasis at the age of 18
Mr Owen, who grew up as one of the only kids in a rural country town in NSW, says his life changed when he was the runner up to Samantha Jade on the show in 2012.
For him, it kickstarted his dream career in the music industry, and gave him a platform to talk about issues close to his heart.
The website said with success comes great stress, and Mr Owen said the new-found pressures on a young, country lad really coincided with the beginning of his psoriasis journey.
“I guess being taken out of Albert and thrown into the city and going through the show was a big change,” Mr Owen told NCA NewsWire.
“I wouldn’t change it for the world, but I think obviously that had a lot to do with my psoriasis.
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