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National Psoriasis Foundation The mission of the National Psoriasis Foundation (NPF) is to drive efforts to cure psoriatic disease and improve the lives of those affected.

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The National Psoriasis Foundation (NPF) page is a open, supportive environment for people affected by psoriasis and/or psoriatic arthritis. It provides opportunity for people to connect, exchange information, find understanding and build friendships. We are committed to providing a safe, welcoming community. We encourage your comments, photos, videos, questions and links. Posts on the NPF page are for educational purposes only and not for the purpose of rendering medical advice. The information presented should not replace the counsel of your health care provider. NPF does not endorse any medications, products, equipment or treatments. Guidelines

The NPF page is monitored by Foundation staff. We reserve the right to remove posts that violate the community and our guidelines. No abusive behavior or conversations. We will remove comments that are harassing, threatening, harmful, obscene, racially offensive or otherwise inappropriate. This page is for personal use only. Posts that advertise, promote products or services, or distribute unsolicited information for financial gain will be removed. We'll ban users who repeatedly try to sell their products or services.

Raise your hand if you’ve ever left a doctor’s appointment feeling like your concerns weren’t heard or your symptoms wer...
10/15/2026

Raise your hand if you’ve ever left a doctor’s appointment feeling like your concerns weren’t heard or your symptoms were brushed off. 🙋‍♀️

Women living with psoriatic disease can face unique challenges, from treatment considerations and medical gaslighting to navigating hormonal changes and different life stages.

Visit our Women’s Health Resource Center and find helpful resources and real stories from women navigating life with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. psoriasis.org/womens-health/

Thank you to Organon for sponsoring our Women's Health Resource Center.

As World Arthritis Day comes to a close, we’re sharing six facts about psoriatic arthritis (PsA) worth knowing. 💙From re...
10/13/2026

As World Arthritis Day comes to a close, we’re sharing six facts about psoriatic arthritis (PsA) worth knowing. 💙

From recognizing the signs to understanding how PsA can affect the whole body, awareness is an important step toward earlier diagnosis and better care.

That’s why we created the Psoriatic Arthritis Resource Center, with trusted information and tools to help you better understand PsA and navigate your care.

Explore the resource center: https://www.psoriasis.org/psa-resource-center/

We get it. We get you. 💚October 12 is World Arthritis Day. Your experience matters, your feelings are valid, and you des...
10/12/2026

We get it. We get you. 💚

October 12 is World Arthritis Day. Your experience matters, your feelings are valid, and you deserve to feel seen and supported.

Share this post to remind someone they’re not alone. We’re in this together. What's something about living with arthritis you wish more people understood?

Find support and resources at psoriasis.org.

A new category just landed in the Seal of Recognition™: light therapy. 🔆Meet SOLIUS the first product recognized in our ...
10/08/2026

A new category just landed in the Seal of Recognition™: light therapy. 🔆

Meet SOLIUS the first product recognized in our new category and the first FDA-cleared over-the-counter UVB light therapy medical device for use at home.

Like everything carrying the Seal of Recognition, Solius was evaluated against NPF’s criteria for products created or intended to be non-irritating and safe for people living with psoriatic disease or sensitive skin. Because “looks safe” and “actually meets the criteria” are two very different things.

Explore the new Light Therapy category and see what else carries the Seal: psoriasis.org/seal-of-recognition/light-therapy/

10/07/2026

A cure for psoriatic disease is coming into view.

Today, the National Psoriasis Foundation (NPF) is announcing significant investment to accelerate progress toward the final milestones on the path to a cure for psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis.

More than 80 applications from researchers across 6 continents were submitted for the newly bolstered Milestones to a Cure Grant. In 2027, NPF will award $2 million to tackle the critical questions that remain between where we are today and a world without psoriatic disease.

For 60 years, NPF has invested in research driven by the needs and voices of the psoriatic disease community. That investment has helped advance more than 600 published studies and contributed to more than $50 million in subsequent federal research funding.

Now, we’re setting our sights on what comes next: identifying and overcoming the milestones that could bring us closer to a cure than ever before.

Learn more about where this investment could take us: psoriasis.org/major-grant-investment-in-curing-psoriatic-disease/

What does it really mean to navigate psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis as a man? From treatment decisions and mental hea...
10/04/2026

What does it really mean to navigate psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis as a man? From treatment decisions and mental health to relationships, family planning, and everyday lifestyle considerations, there’s a lot to discuss.

Listen as host Alan Simmons, dermatologist Dr. Jason E. Hawkes, and patient advocates Jeff Brown and Darren Hitz share their perspectives on men’s health and living with psoriatic disease.

Tune in to the latest episode of on our website or wherever you get your podcasts. 🎧 https://www.psoriasis.org/watch-and-listen/mens-health-impacts-of-pso-psa/

When Jimmy Castillo was diagnosed with plaque psoriasis at 15, he learned how isolating visible disease could be. Years ...
10/03/2026

When Jimmy Castillo was diagnosed with plaque psoriasis at 15, he learned how isolating visible disease could be. Years later, an even more painful form – generalized pustular psoriasis (GPP) – turned his world upside down.

"I struggled with my dermatologist because he kept putting me on steroid creams and treating it like it was [plaque] psoriasis.”

After years of misdiagnosis, Jimmy finally found a dermatologist who recognized GPP and helped him find an effective treatment. Now, he’s sharing his story to raise awareness of this rare and often misunderstood condition.

Head our GPP Resource Center and read Jimmy’s full journey and learn more about GPP 🧡 psoriasis.org/generalized-pustular-psoriasis/

Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA) are sisters not twins... they can have a lot in common, but ther...
10/02/2026

Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA) are sisters not twins... they can have a lot in common, but there are some important differences between the two.

Not sure what sets them apart? We’re breaking it down! Find all the information you need about living with PsA in our Psoriatic Arthritis Resource Center: psoriasis.org/psa-resource-center/

Thank you to our PsA Resource Center Sponsors Johnson & Johnson and Amgen

World Psoriasis Day is just one month away and there’s still time to join the NPF Health & Wellness Challenge! 💙As Paul’...
09/28/2026

World Psoriasis Day is just one month away and there’s still time to join the NPF Health & Wellness Challenge! 💙

As Paul’s story shows, small steps can make a big impact. Whether you’re moving more, reducing stress, eating healthier, or setting your own goal, every step helps support the psoriatic disease community.

Choose your challenge, invite your friends and family, and turn healthy habits into hope. Together, we can make a difference for the 8+ million people in the U.S. living with psoriatic disease.

Join us and help us reach World Psoriasis Day on October 29! 👟💙https://psoriasis.org/challenge

Not all moisturizers are created equal when it comes to soothing your psoriasis. Head to our website for a list of produ...
09/24/2026

Not all moisturizers are created equal when it comes to soothing your psoriasis.

Head to our website for a list of products that are meant to be safe and non-irritating for your skin. https://ow.ly/AH7z50ZRcmi

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