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Bryony after covering the scars with make up with boyfriend Dean Terreblanche. Bryony Bateman, 21 from St Neots, Huntingdonshire, who has psoriasis - a condition which causes an overproduction of skin cells, leading to red, flaky patches with silvery scales. See Masons copy MNSKIN: A young woman who was almost killed by a life-threatening skin condition is teaching other sufferers how to handle their symptoms through a series of videos. Bryony Bateman, 21, nearly died when 98 per cent of her skin was affecged by psoriasis - a condition which causes an overproduction of skin cells, leading to red, flaky patches with silvery scales. But after overcoming the odds and managing to battle back from the brink of death, she chose to use her experiences to help others find a way of coping with the illness.