Did you know?
81% report that psoriatic disease has an impact on their relationships.
As many as 48% of people with psoriatic disease have anxiety.
Worldwide, 1 in 10 people with psoriatic disease is diagnosed with clinical depression.
Out of 54 countries in Africa, 30 have no university training programs in dermatology.
On average, people see three different medical professionals before accessing a treatment that works.
Only 27% of people with psoriatic disease in Poland agreed on therapy goals with their dermatologist.
Most dermatologists in Egypt delayed initiating immunosuppressive treatment during the COVID-19 pandemic.
4 in 5 people with psoriatic disease experience stigma and discrimination.
Only 11% of dermatologists in Latin America prescribe biologic drugs.
At least 60 million people live with psoriatic disease worldwide.
81% report that psoriatic disease has an impact on their relationships.
As many as 48% of people with psoriatic disease have anxiety.
Worldwide, 1 in 10 people with psoriatic disease is diagnosed with clinical depression.
Out of 54 countries in Africa, 30 have no university training programs in dermatology.
On average, people see three different medical professionals before accessing a treatment that works.
Only 27% of people with psoriatic disease in Poland agreed on therapy goals with their dermatologist.
Most dermatologists in Egypt delayed initiating immunosuppressive treatment during the COVID-19 pandemic.
4 in 5 people with psoriatic disease experience stigma and discrimination.
Only 11% of dermatologists in Latin America prescribe biologic drugs.
At least 60 million people live with psoriatic disease worldwide.
Psoriatic Disease and Comorbidities
This year’s theme, "Psoriatic Disease and Comorbidities," highlights the many health conditions linked to psoriatic disease, including heart disease, diabetes, mental health disorders, and more. It’s a lifelong, systemic disease that can trigger a domino effect on overall health. #StopTheDominoEffect
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IFPA is an international federation of psoriatic disease associations. We are the psoriatic disease community. Our members represent over 60 million people living with psoriatic disease. Together, we advocate for progress.
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04April'25Join people with lived experience and other stakeholders to speak up for psoriatic disease in the European context.
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29October'25The world is uniting to raise awareness and take action against psoriatic disease.
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20April'27The world's most prominent physicians and researchers are calling for breakthroughs at the 8th World Psoriasis & Psoriatic Arthritis Conference.