Psoriasis Association

🧴TREATMENT UPDATES 🧴 In July 2024, #Almirall informed us that #Curatoderm Lotion was discontinued early in the year and is now out of stock. Additionally, #Curatoderm Ointment has been discontinued and stocks will be depleted by the end of 2024. In late 2023, we were made aware of a possible stock issue with #Betnovate cream following reports from some of our members that the product had become difficult to obtain. The dates for these products to return to market are: Betnovate ointment 0.1% 30g – available September 2024 Betnovate cream 0.1% 100g – available late July 2024 Betnovate cream 0.1% 30g - available August 2024 Betnovate RD ointment 0.025% 100g - available late August 2024 #Eumovate ointment 0.05% 30g - available August 2024 After reports of stocks issue concerning #Psoriderm Cream, we contacted Dermal Laboratories Limited who informed us that Psoriderm Cream should be available again in late Summer 2024. You can find out more here https://lnkd.in/eWzEz2Ti

More than 1 in 2 people living with moderate to severe psoriasis are currently using biologics to manage their psoriasis. PhD student, Heber Bright discusses the concern around risk of infection when using this form of treatment. You can now watch the full video on our YouTube channel here https://lnkd.in/gfUqq6Nm

St John's DermAcademy are holding their first ever patient and public information engagement event and we're going to be there! "Skin Health: Celebrating new advances" will be taking place on 30th July, featuring an update from the mySkin team. Scan the QR code or register for the event here https://ow.ly/ecEK50SlzUe.

Binh Phan is one of our Psoriasis Association funded PhD students. You can now watch his talk "Evaluation of TNF Inhibitor Biosimilar Use in the UK: a study from BADBIR" on our YouTube channel. Watch here https://ow.ly/v32s50SztVT

Research is a big part of what we do here at the Psoriasis Association. We're looking for a passionate Research Manger to join us at an exciting time with involvement in the updating of the Research Strategy. Find out more about the role here https://ow.ly/lHaZ50SEkKJ

What can we expect from BADBIR (BAD Biologics Register) in the future? 🤔 Dr Zenas Yiu gives us an insight in his talk at our conference. Learn more about BADBIR and how they collect data by watching the full talk on our YouTube, available now. Watch here https://ow.ly/OiRb50SzqHK

We will be at the Tesco in Mereway, Northampton tomorrow. Come say hi if you see us!👏

If you have #psoriasis or #PsoriaticArthritis and live in or around Sheffield then you may be interested in a FREE NHS psychological support service for people who are living with long-term or chronic conditions. Individual sessions are available with Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners and Cognitive Behavioural Therapists. The group course will be delivered by NHS professionals and include areas such as managing stress, mindfulness, and coping with itch and scratching. You can self-refer to this service. Find out more on our website https://ow.ly/wxc250SClTL

Looking for a new challenge? We're on the lookout for a new Research Manager to join our team! This role will include you overseeing all aspects of the research grant award and monitoring process and working alongside the communications department. You'll be joining at an exciting time with involvement in the updating of the Research Strategy. Find out more here https://lnkd.in/e_KqAjTP

Is there a link between exercise and #psoriasis? 🏃♂️ Dr Helen Young's presentation from our annual conference is all about the link between exercise and psoriasis and what the evidence tells us. You can now watch the full video on our YouTube channel here https://ow.ly/aQ6z50SzoA4