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Cystic acne gets under one's skin in more ways than one

Cystic acne gets under one's skin in more ways than one

This debilitating skin condition afflicts many teenagers and women, often triggering low self-esteem and making them go through a cycle of home remedies and sundry treatments that seldom work.

Zoey's triumph: Beauty beyond skin and stigma

Zoey's triumph: Beauty beyond skin and stigma

A rare genetic condition characterised by large, scaly patches of skin that look like burn marks didn't stop this law student from competing in the Miss South Africa beauty pageant and spreading the message of acceptance and inclusivity.

Stigma adds to Burundi's challenges in mpox fight

Stigma adds to Burundi's challenges in mpox fight

Some mpox patients in Burundi have decried being stitmatised, with the government now saying it has launched a probe into the reported stigma.

Exodus: Ugandan gospel artist preaching mental health awareness

Exodus: Ugandan gospel artist preaching mental health awareness

Exodus revealed in March that he has been battling depression since 2013, after the death of his mother.

Vitiligo: How Kenyan man fights stigma against skin disorder

Vitiligo: How Kenyan man fights stigma against skin disorder

An estimated 100 million people worldwide are suffering from the skin disorder known as vitiligo.