{"id":55904,"date":"2024-08-20T11:27:22","date_gmt":"2024-08-20T09:27:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cmtc.nl\/?p=55904"},"modified":"2025-02-25T11:49:24","modified_gmt":"2025-02-25T10:49:24","slug":"help-matthias-who-has-a-port-wine-stain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cmtc.nl\/en\/blog\/2024\/08\/20\/help-matthias-who-has-a-port-wine-stain\/","title":{"rendered":"Help Matthias, who has a port-wine stain"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Hi everyone! \ud83e\udd0d<br \/>\nMy name is Matthias, and I was born with a port-wine stain. This personal experience has inspired me to pursue a career in dermatology, where I hope to give back to the amazing community that has supported me.<\/p>\n<p>As part of my studies, I\u2019m conducting research on the psychological and social impacts of living with various skin conditions. The goal is to better understand how these conditions affect daily life and well-being, and how different treatments and support systems can make a difference.<\/p>\n<p>I would be incredibly grateful if you could take a few minutes to fill out my survey. Your insights will help me build a comprehensive understanding of these issues and contribute valuable knowledge to the field.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/SkinConditionsSurvey\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/bit.ly\/SkinConditionsSurvey<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-55900 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cmtc.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/matthias2-camouflage-169x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"169\" height=\"300\" \/>Once the research is completed and we have gathered valuable insights, I would be happy to share the findings with this community. I also plan to keep everyone updated on any new developments, so we can all stay informed.<\/p>\n<p>The photo on the right shows how I have covered my port-wine stain with camouflage makeup.<\/p>\n<p>Thank you so much for your time and support! \ud83d\ude4f<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hi everyone! \ud83e\udd0d My name is Matthias, and I was born with a port-wine stain. This personal experience has inspired me to pursue a career in dermatology, where I hope to give back to the amazing community that has supported me. 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