Embarrassing Illnesses: Epsiode Two
The Embarrassing Illnesses clinic is back open for business to tackle the medical problems that people would rather keep hidden than share with a doctor. Every conceivable condition is exposed in this new series that examines the illnesses that leave many of us ashamed and embarrassed, aiming to de-stigmatise them for good. Three doctors – Dawn Harper, Christian Jessen and Pixie McKenna – will be inviting the sufferers of Embarassing Illnesses to this unique clinic in a bid to tackle and cure each condition while helping them realise they are not alone; thousands of people will also be suffering from exactly the same symptoms.
Patients being seen by the doctors tonight include: 30-year-old Jo Webb whose psoriasis is ruining her social life, and 72-year-old Bryan Fulton Hart whose damaged penis is ruining his sex life. Also bringing their embarrassment to the clinic are Faye who’s desperate to shake off the condition that’s earned her the name ‘Sweaty Betty’, 22-year-old Shabs whose dandruff has got completely out of control and Laura whose feet are being wrecked by bunions. Also the Birmingham University Hockey Club learn how to carry out a thorough breast examination from Dr Harper. One in nine women will develop breast cancer and young women should start regularly checking from the age of 20. So in the hockey club changing rooms, the girls get their kit off and get to grip with their breasts.
Channel 4, Thursday 24 May 8.30PM
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Hi,
I know your show is all about embarassing illnesses but my daughter has a problem which rules her life in all sorts of different ways.
When she was 15 she had a really bad year at school and began to cut her arms, I took her out of school eventually and we have never had a problem since. I managed to find someone at the skin and lazer clinic who tattoos over the scars and they are about 50 percent better than they were but I dont think they are going to ever be unnoticeable and my daughter will not uncover at all. This makes life very uncomfortable for her during the summer and as she is now looking for a job we have to look into what she would be expected to wear, is it short sleeves. I think she worries that people will think she is unstable mentally when really she just panicked at the thought of the GCSEs. Is there any treatment you could suggest for her, I thought of skin grafts but maybe the area is too large. I would be very grateful if you could give me some advice or more ideas.
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