Psoriasis Association

🚨 Booking NOW OPEN 🚨 Our Annual Conference 2026 is here! 🎤 Challenges, Opportunities & Solutions 📍 Manchester 💡 Expert insights | World-class speakers | One unmissable day 🎟️ £15 Members | £25 Non-Members & HCPs 🔗 Book your place today! ow.ly/11gF50YoBJn

Hi, that's a good question and one that only your GP would be able to tell I'm afraid! But nail psoriasis does often come with other symptoms such as pitting, splitting, thickening of the nail and nails that lift or detach theirselves from the nail bed. You can find out more here: psoriasis-association.org.uk/nail-psoriasis

@PsoriasisUK Hello PA. Is there a sure/easy way of telling whether the discolouration on my nails (hands & toes) is psoriasis (which I do get elsewhere) or fungus?

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🔎 85% of mySkin participants have plaque psoriasis, which is the most common type of #psoriasis. @PsoriasisUK has great resources and information on the different types of psoriasis and how they are treated. Check out their information here: psoriasis-association.org.uk/types-of-psori…

🎤 Speaker Announcement We’re pleased to welcome back Heber Rew Bright, who will be speaking at our conference this June. He will present “Comparing Serious Infection Risks on Psoriasis Biologic Treatments,” building on the work he first introduced at our 2024 conference. Heber recently completed his PhD in Pharmacoepidemiology at The University of Manchester, where his research focused on the safety of systemic and biologic therapies in psoriasis, particularly the risk of serious infections. His work draws on large real-world datasets to better understand treatment safety outside of controlled clinical trials, with the aim of supporting informed decision-making for both patients and clinicians. 📅 Join us in June by booking your place here psoriasis-association.org.uk/conference-2026

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🎤 Speaker Announcement We’re pleased to announce that Yiqiao Chen will be speaking at our conference this June, presenting “How Two Immune Cells Influence Psoriasis: CD8+ T Cells and Mast Cells.” Yiqiao recently completed her PhD in Immunology at The University of Manchester, funded by the Psoriasis Association. Her research focuses on immune mechanisms in psoriasis, with particular emphasis on mast cell and CD8⁺ T cell interactions. In addition to her research, Dr Chen has demonstrated strong leadership and engagement within the academic community, serving as Co-Chair of the Doctoral Academy Graduate Society (2023–2024) and as a committee member of the Redwood Academy (UK). 📅 Join us in June psoriasis-association.org.uk/conference-2026

In 2024, Dr Helen Young explored the evidence behind exercise and psoriasis. Now she’s returning—joining us in Manchester to share updates on her “MOVE SMART for psoriasis” study and the Psoriasis Priority Setting Partnership. You can book your place here ow.ly/Jyc550Yy4I9 #Psoriasis #HealthResearch #ManchesterEvents

Did you know we’ve been based in Northampton since we were founded in 1968? For the first time ever, you can take part in the Amazing Northampton Run and raise money for the Psoriasis Association! 🏃‍♂️ Choose from a half marathon, half marathon relay, or a 3-mile fun run, taking in some of Northampton’s most historic landmarks along the way. Ready to get involved? Sign up here: theamazingnorthamptonrun.co.uk

Did you know we’ve been based in Northampton since we were founded in 1968? For the first time ever, you can take part in the Amazing Northampton Run and raise money for the Psoriasis Association! 🏃‍♂️ Choose from a half marathon, half marathon relay, or a 3-mile fun run, taking in some of Northampton’s most historic landmarks along the way. Ready to get involved? Sign up here: theamazingnorthamptonrun.co.uk

Do you have a long-term skin condition? Share your experience to help shape better support for people living with skin conditions. Your perspective is important to understand how your condition affects the activities that matter most to you and how changes to you routine have shaped your sense of self and identity. By taking part you can: Share your story and make your voice heard. Contribute to research that could improve care and support. Help Shape future services for people with skin conditions. To participate you need to be: -Over the age of 18 -Diagnosed with a chronic skin condition -Undergoing/previously receiving treatment -Symptoms lasting a year or over -Living in the UK Contact information: c.lubinska1@uni.brighton.ac.uk

"But here’s what it’s (psoriasis) taught me - We are far more resilient than we think is even possible, and after 26 years, something’s finally shifted. I’ve spent too long letting my skin control the narrative of my life and I’m done with that. Now, I focus on what I can control." Read Sam's story here psoriasis-association.org.uk/your-stories/s…

📣Treatment Update GSK has confirmed that 30g anbd 100g tubes of Eumovate cream 0.05% are out of stock until early May. For further information patients can contact the GSK customer care team email: customercontactuk@gsk.com #PsoriasisTreatment #Psoriasis #PsoriasisAwareness #Eumovate #TopicalSteroids

We will be in Morrisons, Corby, (Oakley Road) on Saturday 11th April for an Information Day. If you're around between 9am - 4pm, then come and chat to us. We'd love to see you!

Did you know that we have a closed Facebook group with over 9,000 members in? This is a safe place where you can share advice and helpful tips with other people living with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. This group is closed as we know that talking about your psoriasis isn't always easy. We only want people with the best intentions to be allowed in the group and any spam, false information, or offensive behavior is removed by our admin. Join us here ow.ly/vja950Yz5p4

Sam has lived with guttate psoriasis since childhood, facing years of physical discomfort and the quiet mental battles that come with it. Now, he’s choosing to take back control - refusing to let his skin define his life. Read his story here psoriasis-association.org.uk/your-stories/s…

We will be closing our helpline today from 4pm for the Easter break until 9am on Wednesday 2nd April. You can still leave us a message on our answerphone on 1604 251 620 or email us at mail@psoriasis-association.org.uk, but please be aware that we will not respond until we reopen on Wednesday. We hope you all have a great Easter!🐣 #Psoriasis #PsoriasisHelpline #PsoriasisAwareness

@HartOkechu717 Thank you for sharing. We are always here for support 💜

@PsoriasisUK I can relate to Ellena’s story — scalp psoriasis has been such a stubborn condition for me too. What’s helped me manage it is using whipped tallow from SVEDA. It’s soothing, moisturizing, and keeps my scalp calmer.

Having lived with scalp psoriasis since she was a child, Ellena shares how her condition has shaped her life, the challenges she’s faced, and how she’s learned to adapt as a mum of three. Read her story here ow.ly/4KT250YvO32

We’re excited to welcome Dr Roxana-Maria Rujan to our conference this June! 🎤 She’ll be presenting “The Psoriasis Priority Setting Partnership: Influence, Impact and Outcomes” alongside Dr Helen Young. Join us: ow.ly/QH9X50YvMoG

"I’ve lost friends as I became disabled, but I’ve also found some truly amazing people. The hardest thing for me has been not being able to run around the park with my youngest like I did with my oldest - that hurts more than all the pain. But I know I am a good mum, and my girls are loved and supported." Read Vicky's story here ow.ly/UhGO50YvHCy