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@psoriasisuk.bsky.social

UK charity offering information and support for people affected by psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis.

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What we've learnt about psoriasis triggers from Psoriasis Citizen Scientists - Dr Manpreet Sagoo
YouTube video by Psoriasis Association What we've learnt about psoriasis triggers from Psoriasis Citizen Scientists - Dr Manpreet Sagoo

The mySkin study have found that stress was the most common trigger for psoriasis onset and worsening.

Dr Manpreet Sagoo and the team tell us more about what they have learnt about psoriasis triggers.

πŸ“½οΈYou can now watch the full video on our YouTube channel here youtu.be/RX5_6yEzywU

11.08.2025 14:33 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
What's new in psoriasis treatment? - Dr Andrew Pink
YouTube video by Psoriasis Association What's new in psoriasis treatment? - Dr Andrew Pink

Consultant Dermatologist Dr Pink shares an update on new psoriasis treatments and their effectiveness in his talk from our Annual Meeting.

Watch the full video here youtu.be/5_N-3UQPNaI

17.07.2025 07:30 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Psoriasis in the UK Today: Who gets the condition and when - Professor Darren Ashcroft
YouTube video by Psoriasis Association Psoriasis in the UK Today: Who gets the condition and when - Professor Darren Ashcroft

Following on from his β€˜Psoriasis in the UK Today’ talk last year, Professor Darren Ashcroft presents what him and his team at
@officialuom.bsky.social have found out about who gets #psoriasis and when.

Watch the full video on our YouTube channel. youtu.be/KlIAuTEUjo8

17.07.2025 07:29 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Thank you so much to our amazing #PsoTeam #London10K runners who came out in the sunshine and gave it their all yesterday. 🀩

Head over to our #fundraise for us page, where you can read their stories and give them a final cheer. #PsoriasisAwareness

www.psoriasis-association.org.uk/fundraise-fo...

14.07.2025 15:24 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We'll be at Rushden Lakes in Northamptonshire next Friday 18th July!

We'll be at the pink beach hut opposite Superdry, so come say hi if you see usπŸ˜„

11.07.2025 12:51 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Last day for us at #BAD2025. It's been great connecting with other Patient Support Groups and learning about the shared challenges when living with a condition that affects the skin.

We're here until 2pm today! #Psoriasis #PsA #PsoriasisAwareness

03.07.2025 08:35 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Psoriasis Association are in Glasgow for Day 2 of
@britishdermatology.bsky.social #BAD2025, and looking forward to another day of interesting sessions and speaking to you in person. We're located at PSG stand 19, come over and have a chat and learn more about all the work we do!

02.07.2025 09:02 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Highlight from Day 1 of #BAD2025 - celebrations in aid of former Psoriasis Association chair (2015 - 2024), Nick Evans, who received the Advocate for Dermatology Award 2025.

A huge well done to Nick!

#PSG #PatientSupport

02.07.2025 09:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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All set up and ready for #BAD2025, we're here until Thursday - so pop over to our stand to say hello! πŸ‘‹ @britishdermatology.bsky.social

01.07.2025 09:36 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
An image with text which share the details of the Irish Skin Foundation Survey (ISF) and QR code to the survey

An image with text which share the details of the Irish Skin Foundation Survey (ISF) and QR code to the survey

The Irish Skin Foundation (ISF) is asking everyone living with psoriasis in Ireland to complete their Psoriasis Survey, to help paint a more complete picture of the lives of people living with psoriasis in Ireland today.

Learn more and take part here: irishskin.ie/isfpsosurvey/

23.06.2025 11:07 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We're pleased to say that you can now check out Our Achievements from 2024 on our website!⭐

Take a look here ow.ly/87Ng50W8QXY

13.06.2025 13:11 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Do you live with #psoriasis and use social media? We want to hear from you.

We're recruiting for an exciting research study exploring the experiences of people living with psoriasis and the social media content around psoriasis. uwe.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

03.06.2025 11:03 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Our Annual Meeting is now just a month away!

We can't wait to see you in London at County Hall for a day filled with amazing talks from our presenters including Prof. Darren Ashcroft, Prof. Catherine Smith and Dr Andrew Pink

Book your place to join us psoriasis-association.org.uk/conference-2...

02.06.2025 09:44 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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At our Annual Meeting in June, we will have some interactive sessions, including an patient panel discussion and a chance to put your questions to our experts!

Professor Jonathan Barker and Karina Jackson will be chairing these.

Book your place here ow.ly/5UGj50VSmJV

21.05.2025 07:44 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Luc Francis will present the last of our 'Hot Research Topics' at our Annual Meeting this year. His talk will be on 'looking at the markers of remission in psoriasis.'

Have you booked your place? Booking is still open to attend our meeting on 28th June! ow.ly/q59350VNvPT

14.05.2025 13:04 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Up to a third of people living with #psoriasis will go on to develop #PsoriaticArthritis.

The HPOS study aims to help us understand why this happens, allowing us to better predict who is at risk and work towards improving prevention measures.

Find out more here www.hpos.study

13.05.2025 10:02 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We had the pleasure of attending @arma.uk.net reception to celebrate the impact of the Act Now report πŸŽ‰

You can read the full report here: tinyurl.com/MSKActNow

#MSKHealth #MSKInequalities

12.05.2025 19:32 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Today is International Nurses Day, so we would like to give a big thanks and show our appreciation to all the dermatology, rheumatology, clinical and research nurses who continue to support people living with Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis daily!πŸ’œ

12.05.2025 14:53 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Professor Catherine Smith will be speaking at our Annual Meeting this year, telling us all about the future of psoriasis research.

This talk will also cover updates from the mySkin study.

Grab your spot and join us on 28th June ow.ly/f89H50VJHSF

08.05.2025 09:52 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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What's new in #psoriasis treatment?

You can be the first to hear about it from Dr Andrew Pink at our conference.

Book your place here psoriasis-association.org.uk/conference-2...

08.05.2025 09:51 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

We'd also like to congratulate the following organisations on their recertification:
@bcrt-uk.bsky.social, @thebhf.bsky.social, @mndassoc.bsky.social, @ovacome.bsky.social, @psoriasisuk.bsky.social, @rethinkcharity.bsky.social and @rcpsych.bsky.social.

#PIFTick #HealthInformation

02.05.2025 13:29 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We want to hear from you!

Sharing your experience of diagnosis, treatment and how psoriasis impacts you could help someone else who is going through the same thing.

Get in touch with us on mail@psoriasis-association.org.uk. We'd love to hear from you.

01.05.2025 10:04 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Do you live with #psoriasis and use social media? We want to hear from you!πŸ“’

We're recruiting for an exciting research study exploring the experiences of people living with psoriasis and the social media content around psoriasis.

Get involved here ow.ly/i0GT50VIKOw

01.05.2025 07:51 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We're researching how people's skin colour & ethnic/cultural background affects their experiences of #eczema, #acne & #psoriasis.

We'd love to hear from people of all skin tones, especially men & people of Black, Black British, African or Caribbean background.

Take part: bristol.ac.uk/socx-study

29.04.2025 14:05 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

Interested in making a difference for people with #psoriasis in the UK?

Apply for this @PsoriasisUK funded PhD with me, Binh Phan, Richard Warren, and Gabriel Rogers and use data from @BADBIR and trials to conduct cost-effectiveness analyses

www.findaphd.com/phd...

24.04.2025 16:31 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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'What we've learnt about psoriasis triggers from Psoriasis Citizen Scientists' will be presented by Dr John Lee at our Annual Meeting in June.

This will be the second 'Hot Research Topic' of the day and we can't wait to hear from Dr Lee!

Book your place ow.ly/xu3s50VAHb9

24.04.2025 13:37 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Did you participate in the APPLE or METRED study on diet and psoriasis? 🍎

Sylvia Zanesco will discuss how fasting and diet impact psoriasis at our annual meeting. Don't miss it!

Book your place to attend ow.ly/VZq650Vwm71

23.04.2025 10:37 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Researchers are looking for individuals with personal or carer experience in psoriasis (skin/ joint or both) to help shape a potentially groundbreaking study.

To find out more and register your interest, head to our website ow.ly/wEn250V5X3N

23.04.2025 10:26 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We will be closing our helpline today from 4pm for the Easter break until 9am on Wednesday 23rd April.🐣

You can still leave us a message 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.

17.04.2025 10:23 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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🌟 @psoriasisuk.bsky.social is now #PIFTick re-certified
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16.04.2025 15:12 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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