An inspiring journey

Rock musician Mikko ‘Pide’ von Hertzen, renowned as the lead singer and guitarist of the globally successful Finnish rock band Von Hertzen Brothers, underwent a significant transformation in his early twenties due to the onset of a chronic skin disease. This health challenge served as a catalyst for Mikko, propelling him to seek a deeper meaning in life and prompting a newfound focus on his overall well-being, including his body and oral health.

“In the summer of 1994, I had a long cold, and I was applying for university at the same time, and a lot of other things were going on in my life. At the end of the summer, I noticed the first itchy patches on my skin. From there, the patches started to spread very quickly,” said Mikko, describing the early stages of his illness.