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People with psoriasis have increased risk of high blood pressure

4/9/2013 5:29 AM EST
The International Federation of Psoriasis Associations, IFPA, commends the World Health Organization for raising awareness of the risks associated with high blood pressure and calls for healthcare professionals to regularly scan for the condition in patients with psoriasis.
(Stockholm, Sweden, April 9)

Psoriasis is a serious, inflammatory, noncommunicable disease, affecting more than 125 million people all...

The International Federation of Psoriasis Associations gathered experts to discu...

3/4/2013 8:18 PM EST
More than 125 million people all over the world have psoriasis - a condition that is continuously under-diagnosed and under-treated, leading to needless suffering for many. In conjunction to the 71st meeting of the American Academy of Dermatoloy, the International Federation of Psoriasis Associations, IFPA, hosted a workshop to discuss what the future holds for the global psoriasis community.

Psoriasis – putting a global health challenge in the spotlight

12/12/2012 1:00 AM EST
More than 125 million people worldwide suffer from psoriasis – a complex and serious disease that can have a large impact on a person’s life, family and community. The Under the Spotlight documentary film project seeks to portray the true nature of psoriasis, and today IFPA proudly announces the winner of the 3rd Under the Spotlight Award, for the most compelling film on psoriasis.

Put psoriasis on the agenda now!

10/29/2012 1:00 AM EST
More than 125 million people all over the world have psoriasis. Many of them suffer needlessly, due to lack of understanding, lack of correct diagnosis and lack of treatment. Psoriasis needs to be put on the global and national health agendas now!
Psoriasis is a serious, inflammatory, noncommunicable disease, associated with an increased risk of developing severe co-morbid conditions such as cardiovascular...

Psoriasis – a global health challenge Leading experts gather in Stockholm for 3r...

6/27/2012 1:03 AM EST
Today more than 1 100 medical professionals and patient advocates from 67 countries are gathering in Stockholm for the 3rd World Psoriasis & Psoriatic Arthritis Conference, arranged by the International Federation of Psoriasis Associations, IFPA. The theme for the conference, “Psoriasis – a global health challenge” reflects the fact that more than 125 million people worldwide suffer from psoriasis.

Psoriasis – affecting not only the afflicted

12/14/2011 1:00 AM EST
More than 125 million people worldwide suffer from psoriasis and the hardships this complex disease brings. But as the newest documentaries of the Under the Spotlight-series reveal, they are not the only ones who bear the burden of the disease.Today IFPA proudly announces the winner of the 2nd Under the Spotlight Award, who in a profound way has highlighted one of the many difficult aspects of living with psoriasis.

WORLD PSORIASIS DAY, OCTOBER 29, 2011 LET’S TALK ABOUT PSORIASIS – AND TAKE ACTI...

10/28/2011 1:00 AM EST
Millions of people all over the world are being stigmatized and discriminated against because of their disease – it is time to take action and put psoriasis on the agenda now!
Psoriasis can be a truly devastating disease, as it not only affects your health but can also have a severe impact on how you live your life. Many people with psoriasis experience social stigmatization and discrimination on a more or less...

Announcing the winner of the Under the Spotlight Award 2010 for Best Internation...

11/16/2010 2:00 AM EST
125 million people worldwide suffer from psoriasis and the hardships this difficult disease brings. Today, on the International Day of Tolerance we are very proud to announce the winner of the 1st Under the Spotlight Award for Best International Documentary on Psoriasis.
Stockholm, Sweden, November 16th, 2010 

In order to raise awareness about psoriasis, and the burden it places on its sufferers, IFPA in...
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World Psoriasis Day, 29 October 2010

10/28/2010 3:00 AM EST
Childhood psoriasis – a challenge for all!
October 29 is World Psoriasis Day. Conceived by patients for patients, World Psoriasis Day is a truly global event focusing on the burden of living with psoriasis. There are more than 125 million people with psoriasis/psoriatic arthritis in the world. Many are children. Psoriasis is a severe chronic inflammatory disease that effects all ages, genders, races and...

Psoriasis is a real disability that deserves attention!

10/28/2009 4:19 AM EST
October 29 is World Psoriasis Day. Conceived by patients for patients, World Psoriasis Day is a truly global event focusing on the burden of living with psoriasis. There are more than 125 million people with psoriasis/psoriatic arthritis in the world. Psoriasis is a severe chronic inflammatory disease that effects all ages, genders, races and ethnicities.

The recent progress in the understanding of the disease has...

International Federation of Psoriasis Associations

The International Federation of Psoriasis Associations, IFPA, is a non-profit umbrella organization that gathers psoriasis patient associations from around the world.

Today IFPA has 51 member associations covering all reg...

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