Cathie. When I was 22 I worked in an office as a typist. I KNEW NOTHING OF PSORASIS, NEVER EVEN HEARD OF IT.

So there's this other secretary who was 19. She always wore turtle necks and full cover blouses. Never sleeveless or anything low cut.

Even in Summer.

I never understood. UNTIL ONE DAY, when they took up a collection because she got engaged. I was happy for her. One of the guys said 'jeez, what about her wedding night". I said "what about it"?? and he said "oh you don't know do you?" I had no clue what he was talking about.

So we are sitting one day and she casually mentions that she has had psoriasis all her life. Since I had no idea what she was talking about, I just said "you have what??" And she opened up her blouse, and raised her skirt and rolled up her sleeves. I have never in all my days seen this in my life. Almost every inch of her skin had the red scales. Only her face was untouched.

I just stood there looking absolutely fascinated. Then I said "but it's not on your face, how come?" And she said "no one knows". And then she said "do you know how lucky I am that my boyfriend loves me??". I didn't know what to say so I just hugged her and wished her well.

And that was almost 40 years ago. I do hope she was able to get some help as she got older.

Melody