About Us
This booklet gives the origins, history, aims and objectives of PAPAA along with what services we provide and organisational policies.
Childhood Psoriasis: An introduction
This leaflet aims to provide an overview and understanding of the likelihood of your child developing psoriasis or psoriatic arthritis, how to spot the conditions, and how to support and manage your child through their early years.
Clinical Trials: An overview
This booklet takes you on a journey on the life of a medicinal product and also explains in detail the concept of clinical trials so that you are better informed of your rights and can make an informed decision when asked to participate.
Emollients And Psoriasis
Emollients restore the natural barrier function of the skin in two ways. By replacing lost water, dry surface skin cells are 'plumped out' to create the bricks of the barrier.
Genital Psoriasis
This leaflet has been written to help you understand what genital psoriasis is, what causes it, how to cope with it and the different treatments that may be used
Nail Psoriasis
Psoriasis can affect any part of the skin including the scalp and the nails. When psoriasis affects the nails they can become very deformed which can lead to enormous embarrassment.
Occupational Therapy and Psoriatic Arthritis
Leaflet describing what is Occupational therapy, how it can help people with psoriatic arthritis, some general joint protection principles, how to keep active without damaging joints plus much more
Physiotherapy and Exercise: Psoriatic Arthritis
The right exercises performed on a daily basis are an important part of arthritis treatment. For all people, exercise lessens stress and depression and leads to an improved sense of self-esteem and accomplishment
Psoriasis: An introduction
This leaflet has been written to provide a basic introduction to psoriasis. It is not intended to provide a full comprehensive explanation. You will find throughout the text references to other materials that are produced by PAPAA
Psoriasis and Sensitive Areas
Psoriasis in 'sensitive areas' often does not have the typical 'plaques' or scaliness seen in other areas and appears as bright red, shiny patches of skin.