14/09/2026
Psoriasis Association of Ghana Calls for Greater Awareness and Compassion as we celebrate World Eczema Day ....
As the world marks World Eczema Day, the Psoriasis Association of Ghana (PAG) in collaboration with Global Allergy and Airways Patient Platform(GAAPP) urges individuals, healthcare professionals, advocacy organisations and communities around the world to increase awareness about eczema and the challenges faced by people living with the condition.
Eczema is a common inflammatory skin condition that can cause dry, itchy, inflamed and sometimes cracked or painful skin. Although eczema and psoriasis are different conditions, both can have significant effects on a person’s physical, emotional and social well-being. Visible skin symptoms can often lead to misunderstanding, stigma and social isolation, making public education an important part of supporting people affected by skin diseases.
The Psoriasis Association of Ghana believes that every person living with a skin condition deserves understanding, dignity and access to appropriate healthcare. The Association therefore encourages the public to avoid self-diagnosis, misinformation and harmful remedies and to seek professional medical advice when experiencing persistent or unexplained skin symptoms.
PAG also calls on families, communities and healthcare professionals to create a supportive environment for people living with eczema and other chronic skin conditions. Greater awareness can help correct misconceptions, promote early and appropriate care, and reduce the stigma often associated with visible skin diseases.
On this World Eczema Day, the Psoriasis Association of Ghana reaffirms its commitment to creating awareness, promoting skin-health education, supporting patients and advocating for a society where people are not judged by the appearance of their skin.
Let us look beyond the skin, understand the person, and support everyone living with a skin condition.
