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The patient perspective is shaping outcome measures success.

We are setting our sights on improving access to care in 2021.

Where is telemedicine headed?

10 tips on managing the anxiety of waiting for health test results.

Whether your schools are opening on time or later in the fall, these tips will help your children feel confident as they return.

Catherine Sanderson, Ph.D., author of “Why We Act,” on how we witness and experience bullying.

Your voice is essential is shaping the future of telehealth services.

How providers are navigating new workflows.

Sometimes what you need most is someone who has been there before.

Our new site has everything you need to thrive with psoriatic disease.

Even during a pandemic, your voice matters.

Zack Harrison is turning 9 this year, but he’s already a vocal member of our community.

At NPF, we stand with the scientists and researchers finding new paths to understanding disease and treatment.

This August, we take action together, in support of our community.

A new topical treatment option is now available to patients.

How to stand up for yourself in the face of surprise medical bills.

More biologics, an oral medication and a topical draw interest from top dermatologists.

Learn how the season can impact your symptoms and what to do to minimize flares.

Offering “byte”-sized medical news updates for health care providers.

A UK-based study recommends PsA patients should be screened for high blood pressure, obesity and diabetes as soon as possible.

Yesterday. Today. Tomorrow.

Jennifer Kerner joins Team NPF to conquer an ultramarathon.

What an Accelerated Medicines Partnership would mean for psoriatic disease.

This group of medical and scientific experts have collaborated to provide updated recommendations for people with psoriatic disease and will guide NPF in response to the ongoing pandemic and beyond.

Meeting with your health care provider over video or phone can be a successful experience.

Looking to assess the impacts of COVID-19 on those with psoriatic disease.

What happened when Chris Jones got the call that her father had tested positive for the coronavirus?

After years of trying to find the source of her joint pain, Jody Quinn got the answers she needed from a doctor looking at an unlikely indicator.

Psoriasis in your fingernails and toenails can be a sign of troubles to come.

Robert Shoenberg remembers his late wife, Susan, by endowing early career research grants.

Tami Seretti went from zero to 60 as an NPF volunteer. Here’s how she did it.

Wilson Liao, M.D., discusses why medical professionals are so important to NPF’s advocacy mission.

These easy-to-make meals taste great.

Here’s where we stand in 2020 – and a glimpse of the road ahead.

The risk of psoriatic arthritis may be evident in your fingernails and toenails. 

FDA Approves Taltz® for the Treatment of Pediatric Patients with Moderate to Severe Plaque Psoriasis

Now, as much as ever, we are here for you.

Nehal Mehta, M.D., is an NIH researcher with an impressive track record. NPF helped him get there.

You, too, can pitch in to build community, raise awareness and fund cutting-edge research.

Three NPF-funded researchers talk about their work.

Christian Jacobe refuses to give up after his psoriatic disease diagnosis and turns his situation into motivation to help others.

Learn about the impact Michael Laub had on the psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis community when he joined the NPF board of directors.

Don Grilli brought decades of corporate experience to the NPF board of directors.

Carol Ostrow backs us with her organizational skills.

For our inaugural Founders’ Week, our friends reminisce about the NPF of years ago.

For our inaugural Founders’ Week, our friends reminisce about the NPF of years ago.

NPF, building on 50 years of history, aims at the future with two transformative research initiatives.

You’re reading this story because of one of the most successful newspaper ads of all time.

Our podcasts helps you to stay informed and live a healthier life.

A woman with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis charts a new course in her career.

Slow and steady wins the race to better health when beginning a new walking program.

NPF's former president and CEO looks back at one man’s lasting contributions to our success.

Tiara Pennington is not just winning pageants and collecting trophies. She’s raising awareness and teaching valuable lessons.

A veteran of multiple joint replacements offers some hard-earned lessons.

Let’s get to the bottom of what it really means to be an "advocate."

Nora Yechou has never known her mother when she wasn’t in pain. Here’s how PsA changed both their lives.

A look back at the discoveries and the daring ideas that lead us to the current era of psoriatic disease treatments.

An Indian mother visiting her daughter in Seattle turns to the PNC for help with her psoriasis.

A native Uruguayan man gets help covering his treatment costs thanks to a bilingual patient navigator.

When Matt Mercier’s first child was born, he knew his psoriasis was no longer only about him.

Adopt these simple habits and stay healthy all winter.

It’s easy to start supporting NPF research with your own personal fundraising campaign.

Data collection alone won’t find us a cure for psoriatic disease. First we have to figure out what the data are telling us.

How one couple battles psoriatic disease, from supporting research to testifying before lawmakers.

Julie Greenwood jumps on the latest in fitness trends – goat yoga – to help fund the fight against psoriatic disease.

The start of a new school year may stir up emotions: fear of what others might say, or feeling self-conscious, lonely or depressed. We can help.

For NPF's new 5-year strategic plan, we're planning the greatest strides we've ever taken in research.

It all began when one small organization broke through the static and captured the media’s attention.

Team NPF Walk is the perfect way to join a community while supporting critical research initiatives.

The 2019 Cure Symposium offered plenty of reasons to be optimistic about the future of psoriatic disease research.

In her role as a research ambassador for NPF, Carol Selby provides an important perspective to researchers and scientists.

Lena Oslund is young, confident and living life the way she wants to live it.

A chance meeting with an inspiring mentor channels a promising physician into a lifelong fight against psoriasis.

The Kumar family from Southern California discover that they are not alone and unite with others after attending a local NPF meet-up.

Researcher Charlotte Hurabielle-Claverie, M.D., finds joy in unraveling the mysteries surrounding psoriatic disease.

NPF volunteer Michelle Strangis has employed her decades of law expertise to advocate for better health care policies.

We take many common movements and activities for granted – until they become difficult or impossible to do. Get a grip on what’s happening.

Derek Schujahn turns helplessness into motivation and raises money for NPF in honor of his son.

Six longtime members of our community pay honor to Stephen I. Katz, M.D., Ph.D., a tireless advocate for our cause and a champion to everyone who faces life every day with psoriatic disease.

You deserve a product that keeps the itching and flaking at bay.

Not all moisturizers are created equal when it comes to soothing your psoriasis.

About one in four people with psoriasis will experience genital psoriasis. Relief starts with having an honest conversation with your doctor.

The social media platform makes it easy to support NPF with your own personal fundraiser – without costing you a dime. Learn how you can make a difference with just a few clicks.

Alcohol was blowing up Jocelyn O’Neil’s psoriasis and her life. Then her boyfriend gave her an ultimatum.

Get to know the main types of joint disease and how to tell them apart.

An NPF volunteer uses her own experiences to make a difference for the psoriatic disease community.

From barefoot doctor to world-renowned rheumatologist and researcher – meet our 2019 Lifetime Achievement Award winner.

A teenager recounts her journey of overcoming the struggles of psoriatic arthritis to compete on American Idol.

Pat Corbin’s encounters with two talented physicians have helped to keep both his psoriatic arthritis and psoriasis in check.

This world traveler and octogenarian has had psoriasis for over 60 years and psoriatic arthritis for nearly 40. She has no plans to slow down.

How a lack of good information mobilized one volunteer to get involved and educate those in power.

Is celery juice the answer to curing psoriasis? Spoiler alert: Nope.

Inspired by NPF volunteer Simon Jury, who found a silver lining in a psoriasis cloud, Dudley Dix responds with a similar story.

Don’t turn taking your meds into an uphill battle. Get the facts and stay the course.

NPF’s multi-disciplinary Cure Symposium aims to lead the way toward a cure.

In the world of psoriatic disease, there is no one therapy that works for everyone. You might need a new treatment, more time, or even a new doctor, but there’s no reason to give up and not treat at all.

A Utah woman refuses to quit trying to find the right dermatologist.

You can turn your personal experience into a powerful message that effects change for others living with a chronic disease.

Too many people are avoiding the flu vaccine.

NPF and the American College of Rheumatology release a pioneering treatment guideline.

A Texas man finds the right specialists and gets approved for disability insurance with some help from the Patient Navigation Center.

Longtime NIAMS director was a friend to all he served.

You don’t need an advanced degree in biochemistry to be a Citizen Pscientist, just an advanced degree in curiosity.

A Dominican-American man with psoriasis fends off the usual annoying questions, battles his anger, searches for the right treatment and helps raise awareness.

Do you feel like the cold, dark weather triggers your psoriasis or psoriatic arthritis? If so, you’re not alone. Two doctors offer potential reasons and practical advice.

Hillel Katzeff was extremely fast on land until PsA forced him to trade in his running shoes for goggles.

No matter how far the distance between you and your health care providers, technology has helped to bridge the gap.

Open communication is key to empowering your child to understand his disease and maintain a healthy self-image.

Selecting a Medicare plan can be overwhelming. Understand which plans cover which services so you can make the best choice for you.

Professional wrestler Michael Murray takes his profession and psoriatic disease seriously.

Can you mitigate your psoriatic disease symptoms with what you eat? Based on a 2018 NPF medical board paper, the answer may be yes.

Innovations in drug therapy have changed the landscape since these individuals were diagnosed nearly half a century ago — but the path to clear skin hasn’t been easy.

There is no perfect way to manage chronic pain. Here's how some people deal with it.

For some psoriasis patients, getting the right diagnosis isn’t always so black and white. And once minorities receive the proper diagnosis, they often face unique risks, challenges and stigmas.

We know they care about cost, but what else?

Lauper shares her psoriasis story and encourages others to speak out.

A new focus on treatment and on living healthier powered her comeback.