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The Psoriasis Association

Psoriasis is an immune condition, which causes symptoms on the skin and sometimes the joints.

When a person has psoriasis, their skin replacement process speeds up, taking just a few days to replace skin cells that usually take 21-28 days.

This accumulation of skin cells builds up to form raised ‘plaques’ on the skin, which can also be flaky, scaly, red on caucasian skin, darker patches on darker skin tones, and itchy.

Psoriasis can occur on any area of the body, including the scalp, hands, feet and genitals, although different types tend to occur on different areas.

We are the leading national charity and membership organisation for people affected by psoriasis in the UK.

Through our work, we help people whose lives are affected by psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. We do this through funding research, providing information and raising awareness.

What we do
  • We offer good quality, reliable and independent information and advice.
  • We raise awareness of psoriasis and work with key health officials on strategic issues.
  • We distribute copies of our members' magazine 'Pso' to all Dermatology and Rheumatology departments in the UK.
  • We represent the interests of members at a local and national level.
  • We fund and promote research into the causes, nature and care of people with psoriasis.



Support

If you're looking for support then our confidential helpline can be reached by phone, email or WhatsApp. We also have forums and a private Facebook group available so that you can chat to other people who understand.



Time details

Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm

Contact information

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