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Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis Alliance. Official charity website. For independent support, advice and a positive approach.

The Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis Alliance (PAPAA) is a UK registered charity dedicated to providing a positive approach for people affected by psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. Read more...

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Latest News

Health and wellbeing sessions

Fri, 20 Oct 2017

Is your wellbeing currently affected by your skin condition? Are you feeling anxious, low, stressed, or embarrassed? Have you stopped doing things you enjoy because of your skin? Do you have worries... Read More

Participants needed for research

Tue, 29 Aug 2017

Individuals with visible difference commonly experience appearance-related social worry. There are limited resources to help people with appearance-related distress, so internet-provided self-help... Read More

Reclassification of Dovonex Psoriasis Ointment approved by MHRA

Thu, 17 Aug 2017

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) announced the approval of Dovonex Psoriasis 50microgram/g Ointment, which will be available through pharmacies without prescription. Read More

Psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis Skin 'n' Bones Connection information magazine unboxed

New issue out now.

Fri, 21 Jul 2017

Skin 'n' Bones Connection Issue No 45 – 2017 Articles in this edition include: Read More

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