Have you been diagnosed with Psoriasis…?
No worries you are not alone, millions of people across the globe experience psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis, and there is no complete cure, yet. Around 8 million Americans and 125 million people around the world about 2-3 % of the world’s population have Psoriasis. Apart from the care routine and treatment self-confidence and the will to fight back the psoriasis is key in attaining a psoriasis free skin. In this article, we shall list Psoriasis associations across the globe so that you can join one in your area to benefit, make friends, and share your experience with like-minded people with similar experiences.
1) International Federation of Psoriasis Associations
The International Federation of Psoriasis Associations is a non-profit organization representing over 125 million people living with psoriasis or psoriatic arthritis worldwide. The work they do to improve the lives of people with psoriasis or psoriatic arthritis worldwide is divided into three core activities: Advocacy (including the Global Psoriasis Coalition and lobbying at the World Health Organization), their annual World Psoriasis Day, and the World Psoriasis & Psoriatic Arthritis Conference.
2) International Psoriasis Council
Founded in 2004, the International Psoriasis Council (IPC) is a dermatology-led, voluntary, global, non-profit organization with a network of more than 100 psoriasis experts, thought leaders, and professionals, dedicated to improving patient care around the globe. Through their work, we deepen the understanding of the disease and its management. We lead advancements in care by facilitating cutting-edge research, convening partners to collaborate and advocate for improved treatment, and growing capacity for psoriasis management by sharing our knowledge.
3) National Psoriasis Foundation
The National Psoriasis Foundation provides you with the help you need while promoting research to find a cure. For over 50 years, they are providing education, support, and community to the millions of individuals impacted by these chronic diseases together called psoriatic disease.
4) Psoriasis Association (UK)
Psoriasis Association is the leading national charity and membership organization for people affected by psoriasis in the UK. Through their work, they help people whose lives are affected by psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. We do this through funding research, providing information, and raising awareness.
5) Psoriasis Association of Malaysia
The Psoriasis Association of Malaysia is a registered, non-profit, self-help, lay organization of psoriasis sufferers started in 1987 to help improve the lives of people with psoriasis and their families. It is funded by public donations, membership dues, and grants from friends in the pharmaceutical industry and is served by a few Medical Advisors who are practicing dermatologist from the Dermatological Society of Malaysia.
6) Psoriasis Association of India (PAIN)
The Psoriasis Association of India is an Indian Charity Society Registered; Reg:No: ALP/TC/106/2015 ] provide latest information about psoriasis and psoriasis arthritis to people around the world in the light of scientific, pathological and more clinical trial through R&D study. We support psoriasis and psoriasis arthritis people and provide cure to them on the base of more successful clinical trials and studies.
7) Canadian Association of Psoriasis Patients (CAPP)
Canadian Association of Psoriasis Patients was created by a group of psoriasis patients like you. Contact us today or visit our Facebook page to share your journey and meet others like you. Or visit the “living with” section of our site to learn about tips and advice on how to cope and feel more in control of your health. Our goal is to get this challenging and misunderstood skin condition out into the open and to help us all as we manage our lives with psoriasis. We also want to make sure that anyone, anywhere in Canada can get access to the treatment they need.
8) Psoriasis Australia
Psoriasis Australia is an Australian patient support group registered with IFPA, the International Federation of Psoriasis Associations, and IADPO (Global Skin) the International Association of Dermatology Patients Organisations. Their aim is to assist people with Psoriasis, and Psoriatic Arthritis, ( or those just wanting to know about psoriasis ), by providing up to date information and support enabling educated decisions to be made on treatment choices and lifestyle changes.
9) Finnish Psoriasis Association
The Finnish Psoriasis Association offers expert information and support for living with psoriasis. The association provides peer support, information on patient rights, and available treatment for patients suffering from psoriasis.
10) EUROPSO
The Europso was founded in November 1988 and is a federation of psoriasis patients’ associations based in the geographic region of Europe. As an umbrella organization operating within Europe, and as a Member of IfpA we have close ties to the worldwide psoriasis movements – the International Federation of Psoriasis Associations (IFPA), the United States-based National Psoriasis Foundation (NPF) and to the Nordic Psoriasis alliance (NORDPSO).
11) Psoriasis Association of Singapore
The Psoriasis Association of Singapore is a non-profitable organization dedicated to providing medical information and support to those suffering from psoriasis in Singapore. objective to disseminate medical information and support to a group of members who are suffering from the chronic skin condition.
12) Israel Psoriasis Association
The Israel Psoriasis Association was established in the early 1970s, by a group of volunteers with the objective of consolidating psoriasis sufferers within an association. managed by a group of volunteers, The Association is a member of the IFPA and it receives constant updates on the latest on psoriasis and psoriasis arthritis. The site is not intended only for people who suffer from psoriasis but is also aimed at increasing public awareness of the illness and its patients.
13) Association France Psoriasis
Created in 1983, France Psoriasis Association is recognized as being of public utility (1999), and brings together more than 16,000 people suffering from psoriasis and/or psoriatic arthritis throughout France. Advised by a scientific committee, it is supported by the French Society of Dermatology (SFD) and the French Society of Rheumatology (SFR). The actions and services offered by France Psoriasis include informing and helping patients and their families, improving the care pathway, raising awareness among health professionals.
14) Psoriasis Association Taiwan
Psoriasis Association Taiwan is a national charitable organization founded by psoriasis patients. We are a non-profit organization in Taiwan that aims to raise public awareness about psoriasis, promote the education of this medical condition, and advocate for the rights of psoriasis patients. They offer medical consultation services to psoriasis patients and also urge the medical community in Taiwan to implement research on psoriasis treatment and prevention. We aim to improve social welfare and protect the rights of psoriasis patients.
15) Psoteen
A part of the Psoriasis Association, Psoteen which facilitates helpline service aiming to provide information about all aspects of psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis, a listening ear, and signposting to other organizations or services where appropriate. You can call, email or WhatsApp us whether you are a person living with psoriasis or psoriatic arthritis, a friend or family member of someone with the condition, or just someone who is interested to learn more.