What's the difference?
Whats The Difference Between Pustular And Plaque Psoriasis
What's the difference?

What is the difference between pustular psoriasis and plaque psoriasis? Although, plaque and pustular psoriasis can coexist or one may follow the other, the main distinguishing feature of pustular psoriasis is the appearance of pus spots surrounded by or on top of areas of red skin.

The psoriasis-heart connection
The Psoriasis Heart Diseases Connection
The psoriasis-heart connection

There is currently a considerable amount of research being undertaken to explore the psoriasis-heart connection more fully. Some researchers have described that psoriasis itself may be a risk factor for developing heart disease...

Did you know PAPAA produces training courses?
Newsletter 47
Did you know PAPAA produces training courses?

Whether you have psoriasis or psoriatic arthritis, are a healthcare professional or someone with an interest in psoriatic conditions, keeping up-to-date or just refreshing your knowledge couldn't be easier.er.

It’s a heatwave, take care!
Beware Of The Sun And Methotrexate Reactions
It’s a heatwave, take care!

Recently updated information about methotrexate, advises patients to take precautions in the sun to avoid photosensitivity reactions. Photosensitivity reactions are known side effects of methotrexate treatment and can be severe. 

Spotting the warning signs
What Are The Signs To Developing Psoriatic Arthritisjpg
Spotting the warning signs

In research published in Arthritis & Rheumatology, investigators developed and validated a tool called PRESTO, that identifies patients with psoriasis risk of developing psoriatic arthritis.

A key to positive thinking
Turning Negatives Of Psorasis And Psoriatic Arthritis Into Positive Actions
A key to positive thinking

Some people with psoriasis report that they feel afraid to enter into new romantic relationships. They actively avoid relationships that may lead to sexual contact. 

What part does weight play?
Risk Of Psoriatic Arthritis Due To Excess Weight And Obesity
What part does weight play?

The vast majority of people developing psoriatic arthritis, have pre-existing psoriasis. Whilst studies have suggested that smoking, obesity, and heavy alcohol consumption, may make existing psoriasis worse, their relationship to psoriatic arthritis is unclear.

 

Calling all HCPs
PIP Newsletter 2023
Calling all HCPs

We understand how difficult it can be to manage people with psoriasis. To help support healthcare professionals we can provide FREE access to our 2023 updated online training. If you complete the end quiz, we will provide a free certificate too, which includes 10-hours of CPD points.

Getting a good night’s sleep
Getting A Good Nights Sleep With Psoriasis
Getting a good night’s sleep

Some of the physical and psychological symptoms of psoriasis can cause restless or poor sleeping patterns. The following are some suggestions that could help you get to sleep even when you are experiencing psoriasis symptoms.

What’s your gut got to do with it?
Gut Health And Psoriatic Arthritis
What’s your gut got to do with it?

Well you may ask, apparently quite a lot according to new published data in Science Translational Medicine by the Inflammatory Arthritis Microbiota Consortium, based at the Kennedy Institute of Rheumatology in Oxford.

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