Psoriasis Action Month

This is Psoriasis: Psoriasis Action Month 2024 - Ayesha lives with psoriasis

Over 8 million people in this country and 125 million worldwide live with psoriasis, and every single one of you has your own unique story. Each August, we come together to honor and recognize each other during Psoriasis Action Month.

Free Psoriasis E-Kit

Psoriasis lesions are the visible symptoms of inflammation throughout your body. Did you know that systemic inflammation can increase your risk of related health conditions? Request your e-kit to learn more and get tips for monitoring your health and screening for comorbidities.

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Join the Movement

Take ACTION for Psoriatic Disease is a movement to educate, motivate, and celebrate this community as we continue our mission to cure psoriatic disease. Join the movement by registering today.

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Share Your Story

What comes to mind when you think of your life with this disease? Share your photo, story, art, or video on Instagram and use #ThisIsPsoriasis. Tag us – we’ll be sharing community posts all month!

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From the Community

In Focus: #ThisIsPsoriasis

Kaitlin, Matt, Jordan, and Takieyah have all found their own paths forward, while creating new ways to connect and give back to their communities. In each of their stories, you will hear about the creative, unique ways they persevere and best manage their disease.

Watch In Focus: #ThisIsPsoriasis
In Focus: #ThisIsPsoriasis with Jordan, Matt, Kaitlin, and Takieyah
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Living Life to the Max

Max Green connects with, supports, and one day will help treat others living with psoriatic disease.

Read Max's story
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Psound Bytes™ Podcast: Make a Difference for People with Psoriatic Disease

Kendra, Frank, and Elizabeth discuss why they participate and support NPF’s efforts to educate, advocate, and connect with the psoriatic disease community.

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NPF’s One to One program might be the support you’re looking for.

More Than a Stranger on the Internet

Todd, Hana, Ayesha, and Jessie find connections through the One to One program.

Read their stories

Psoriasis Action Month is Proudly Sponsored by:

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This program is supported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of a financial assistance award totaling $351,404, with 2 percentage funded by CDC/HHS and $14.3 million amount and 98 percentage funded by non-government source(s). The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by CDC/HHS, or the U.S. Government.

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