Traveling to Japan with psoriasis

[Caroline]

Does anyone have experience traveling in Japan with Psoriasis?

I was thinking of going, but read the Japanese see it as somewhat of a 'stigma.' Especially in the public baths, (not that I was considering that.)

I am concerned that it will become too much of a problem since I can't possibly cover-up all of it and I don't know just how much of a stigma it would be.

An feedback would be appreciated.

Thanks.

Hi Scott,

I have never been to Japan, so I did not know about that stigma. Just checked it with chatGPT, and indeed it seems to be so. It is a cultural thing that the Japanese associate a beautiful skin with overall health of the problem. Though due to better information, it is getting better.

If it is your dream to visit Japan. I think I would not let myself kept back, and go for it. Being prepared for the looks that are thrown at you and ignoring them. Avoiding public baths can be smart.

If it is your dream visiting other countries, then you could also consider to go to another part of the world, where the stigma and knowledge is less and better.

Cheers,
Caroline