By Christopher Sharp

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A British woman has revealed she was forced to relocate from the UK to Australia after her skin condition became so unbearable that moving abroad was her only option. Rosie Daniels, 25, has battled a skin condition called plaque psoriasis since she was 10 years old. The condition triggers dry skin lesions, known as plaques, which become covered in scales. Psoriasis can cause excruciating pain and distress for sufferers, and although it can sometimes be managed with medications and topical treatments, many patients discover these remedies fail to deliver the lasting relief they desperately need. Rosie revealed she had attempted numerous treatments, including natural remedies and steroid creams, but experienced no success until she relocated to Australia from her Manchester home with her 28-year-old fiancé, Harry Wilde, in January 2024. Describing how Britain’s climate affected her skin, Rosie courageously shared: “The cold, damp weather made my skin so bad – it was constantly dry, cracked and flaring. I was always covered up, trying to hide my skin. “The grey, gloomy days added to that heaviness. It often felt like my skin — and the weather — was controlling every part of my life.” Discussing how Australia’s milder climate has helped her condition, Rosie explained that, while she still experiences flare-ups, they are significantly less intense than those she endured in the UK, reports the Mirror . She noted that the sunshine provides relief, though she must be careful to restrict her exposure to prevent burning the affected areas. “The salt water is always so nice and really soothes my skin. The sunshine, ocean, and just being outside every day have changed so much for me. “My skin still flares, but the warm and sunny climate has helped me manage it so much better.” Alongside the increased sunlight levels, Rosie said Australia ‘s more laid-back lifestyle proved beneficial, as stress can trigger psoriasis flare-ups. She revealed: “Moving here has come with a huge lifestyle change. “It’s positively impacted my mental health in ways I can’t explain. The way I’m able to live life now means I have so much less stress — and therefore, it has a positive impact on my skin. “Psoriasis is connected to stress; choosing an environment where I feel calmer, happier and more at peace has been life-changing. In the UK, I felt like I was surviving. Now, I have a sense of freedom to embrace each day.” While praising Australia’s climate benefits, Rosie also spoke about her fiancé Harry’s unwavering support during her most difficult moments, when her skin becomes too painful to touch. She revealed: “There are days when my skin hurts to touch, and when my confidence feels so low that I want to disappear. “Harry has been a rock for me; he holds me when I feel broken and washes my hair when my skin is too raw for me to do it myself. “I can be at my most vulnerable with him and still be seen as beautiful. The move has taught me that even though I can’t change my symptoms, I can create an environment that supports me. “And emotionally, as well as physically, I am better for it. I hope that one day living with psoriasis will get easier and the pain will become lighter.”