GP services across England will begin collective action from 1 August 2024 for an indefinite period of time, and while there may be some disruption to services practices will remain open as usual and patients can make requests by phone, on-line or by walking in.
Some people with psoriatic arthritis have difficulty maintaining a healthy body weight, but it’s not known exactly why this is, or why this affects some people and not others.
In issue 59 of Skin 'n' Bones Connection, which is published this week, the role of inflammation in psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis is explored.
Psoriasis in Practice is a patient-centred education programme, using patient interviews and case studies, clearly illustrating the everyday impact of psoriatic disease on the individual.
We’re seeking to gain personal insight and experience of generalised pustular psoriasis (GPP). Generalised pustular psoriasis is a rare and serious form of psoriasis, that usually needs emergency treatment.
Over the coming year, topical steroids will be labelled with their potencies to aid correct selection and to simplify the advice to patients requiring multiple steroid products of differing potencies.
Are you interested in the investigation of the impact of psoriatic arthritis (PsA) on quality of life, and to monitor the effectiveness and safety of treatments?
To provide a useful understanding of how the management of psoriatic arthritis is now delivered, we have produced a new leaflet called Psoriatic Arthritis: Management.
Since psoriasis is a chronic condition and is undertreated, it is often associated with anxiety and depression, which may translate into addictive behaviours.
One of the concerns about biologic medications has been whether they may cause weight gain.