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Passengers fled buses because of my skin condition — Anambra content creator

Anambra content creator Kosisochukwu Okafor shares her painful journey battling psoriasis in Nigeria, from misdiagnosis to finding treatment and advocating Read More: https://punchng.com/passengers-fled-buses-because-of-my-skin-condition-anambra-content-creator/

Passengers fled buses because of my skin condition — Anambra content creator

Kosisochukwu Okafor, a 20-year-old content creator from Anambra State, shared her struggle with psoriasis in an interview. The painful condition began manifesting in October 2022 when she fell ill with severe headaches and an itchy scalp. She first attempted self-treatment with antibiotics but saw no improvement. Her family eventually sought medical help, but the initial diagnoses of chickenpox and spiritual attacks proved unhelpful.

Kosisochukwu's condition worsened until she was admitted to the Federal Medical Centre in Abuja, where a biopsy confirmed her diagnosis of psoriasis. Despite the painful treatments and challenging journey, Kosisochukwu remains under her doctor's supervision and is managing her condition to the best of her ability.

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