According to a recent online survey conducted by the skin disease charity the British Skin Foundation, 23% of those who participated said that they had suffered from an isolated incident of bullying, with a further 18% revealing that they suffered from regular bullying from their workplace or school. A staggering 92% had been on the receiving end of unwanted remarks and stares.
For more information about the survey follow this link – http://www.talkeczema.com/webdocs/features/four_out_of_ten_skin_disease_sufferers_bullied.php
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>My toddler son has been bullied by mothers and grandmothers. They think his eczema is contagious and tell him he's "yucky." How can adults pick on a little boy who cannot defend himself?
on June 23, 2009 at 9:52 am Anonymous>Good Content!
on September 17, 2009 at 6:17 pm Skin treatment>Bullying people who are suffering from such ailments is really shameful. There should be support centers within schools who can let the students know these diseases well.
on October 23, 2009 at 9:22 am Staph Infection