The help you need to best manage your psoriasis or psoriatic arthritis.

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Your experience with psoriatic disease is unique.

Which best describes you?

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The mission of the National Psoriasis Foundation is to drive efforts to cure psoriatic disease and improve the lives of those affected.

Over 8 million people in the U.S. have psoriasis. Nearly a third of them will develop psoriatic arthritis. A world without psoriatic disease and the related burdens is possible. We won't stop until you have the cure you deserve.

Fashion Forward

As a fashion lover with psoriasis, Alisha knows that looking great and feeling comfortable is completely possible

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Scalp Psoriasis or Dandruff?

Plenty of people have confused one for the other, so we broke down some key differences.

Take the Lead

Get ahead of psoriatic arthritis during PsA Action Month. About 1 in 3 people with psoriasis will develop PsA, so screen quickly and easily today. Learn more and check out our special PsA Action Month events and resources for people with psoriatic disease and those who care for them.

Take the lead

What's New at NPF

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PsA Action Month e-Kit

Request the PsA Action Month e-Kit to learn more about living with PsA, including our Physical Activity for PsA Quick Guide.

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Honor A Woman Who Inspires You

All spring long, NPF is honoring the inspiring women who have contributed to our community. Join us with a gift in recognition of a woman who inspires you.

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Introducing Kopa for Psoriasis

Manage your disease wherever you are. Get new tools like the Kopa Symptom Diary, Daily Stress Tracker, and more.

Join for free

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Information to Stay Healthy

Advance Online

Get the latest news and inspiring stories from experts, advocates and people like you.

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COVID-19 Resource Center

Stay healthy even during these trying times. Here's your home for updates on COVID-19 and psoriatic disease.

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Join Us, Wherever You Are

Upcoming Events

Fri05/20

7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. PTPortland, OR

NPF Research Reception at SID

Join us for structured content centered around the release of the 2023 funding opportunities, including an exciting funding announcement, project updates for the Psoriasis Prevention Initiative and PsA Diagnostic Test Grant, as well as remarks by NPF Staff and Leadership.

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Sun05/22

6:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. CTChicago, IL

Team NPF Cycle in Chicago

Join NPF in a 10, 20, or 40 mile bike ride in Chicago! Not only will you help us raise much needed funds to find a cure for psoriatic disease, but you'll be making a commitment to yourself to get some exercise!

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Wed06/01

6:30 – 8:00 p.m. ETIndependence, OH

Know What’s Possible: Psoriasis & Psoriatic Arthritis

Join us at this free, in-person event with Dr. Fernandez and Dr. Husni to hear the latest information about the care and treatment of psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. Receive answers to your questions and meet with others who have psoriatic disease.

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NPF hosts live and virtual events to connect the community, spread awareness and raise funds for a cure.

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