Welcome!

If you have psoriasis, or if you know someone who does, then this site is for you.

We have gathered together as much information as possible to give you a better understanding of what psoriasis is, what causes it and what treatments are available.

Psoriasis can affect many different aspects of people's lives - it is not only coping with the treatment that can be difficult, but also coping with other people's reactions to the skin changes.

www.psoteen.org.uk
Did you know that over a third of people with psoriasis develop the condition before they are 16? And that 1.4% of the UK's population of under-19s currently have psoriasis?
As well as raising awareness of psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, and the impact of living with these conditions, we also marked this year's Psoriasis Awareness Week (1st-8th November 2011) by launching a new website for young people with these conditions. Full of trustworthy information, practical tips, and a place to share your own thoughts and get support, we are thrilled to announce the launch of our new website specifically for young people:

www.psoteen.org.uk

Fundraiser Post Opens at the Psoriasis Association

We are looking for a Fundraiser to join our head office team in early 2012. Please click here for more information on the role, and how to apply.

Have you been treated with Humira for psoriatic arthritis?
Abbott Pharmaceuticals are keen to include patient experiences in an upcoming series of magazines for new Humira patients. Click here for more information.

Have you got the S Factor?

Stiffness, Swelling, and pain when Squeezing joints can all be symptoms of inflammatory arthritis, including types such as psoriatic arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis. The Rheumatology Futures Project Group have launched this campaign to promote awareness of inflammatory arthritis, click here for more information.

IMPACT- Psoriasis Research User Group- Recruiting Now

Do you live in the North West? Do you have an active interest in psoriasis or research related to psoriasis? If so you may be interested in joining the IMPACT Psoriasis Research User Group at the University of Manchester. Please click here for more details.

NICE Announce Quality Standards for Psoriasis and Seronegative Arthropathies

The Psoriasis Association welcomes the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) announcement to develop quality standards for Psoriasis and Seronegative Arthropathies (of which Psoriatic Arthritis is one).
Please click here for more information on this exciting and important announcement.

Understanding How People Manage Their Psoriasis

Participants are needed to be interviewed about they manage their psoriasis.The aim of this study is to improve questionnaires that are used to measure personal views on psoriasis medications and how treatments are used. This study is part of a PhD studentship funded by the Psoriasis Association. Please click here for further details.

Reducing feelings of stress and embarrassment associated with psoriasis: Compassionate Visualisation & Mindful Relaxation Self-Help Trial

The University of Sheffield and Compassionate Mind Foundation, in collaboration with the Psoriasis Association, is recruiting for a study exploring the effectiveness of web-based self-help psychological approaches. This is open to anybody who is over 16 years and has psoriasis, living in the UK. If you are interested in learning new skills to manage emotional difficulties, particularly stress and embarrassment, then please click here for more information.

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