Sugar Cut, Skin Calmed | Leeds News

Leeds News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 1, 2026 · 1m

Shannon Higham’s journey with plaque psoriasis began at age twelve, marked by relentless itching, bleeding, and devastating emotional scars—including cruel schoolyard taunts. After years of failed creams, steroids that thinned her skin, and temporary phototherapy relief, she hit rock bottom with treatment after treatment offering no lasting solution. The turning point? A radical shift to holistic wellness: cutting sugar from her diet—immediately calming inflammation—and swapping harsh steroids for soothing hypochlorous acid skincare. This dual internal + external approach finally gave her…