Public policy priorities

In spite of the burden psoriasis brings and recent important strides in psoriasis care, psoriasis research does not receive the federal funding that it deserves. With only about $1 per patient spent by the federal government annually on psoriasis research, developments have not kept pace with the needs of the millions of Americans affected by this disease.

The National Psoriasis Foundation is committed to building a greater federal government investment in psoriasis research to improve access to treatments and move faster toward a cure. Through education of policy-makers, legislative action and grassroots activity, we know it is possible to strengthen and expand psoriasis research and access to care, and that a cure is on the horizon. Long a "silent" community, we are now active in Washington, D.C., and in federal congressional districts around the country, advocating for changes that will catapult us forward toward better treatments, a cure and improved quality of life for everyone affected by psoriasis.