Overview:
August is Psoriasis Awareness Month which aims to help those affected feel supported, raise awareness, and give the public a better understanding of the disease.
“Psoriasis is a chronic skin disease that usually causes an inflamed, itchy, scaly rash, usually on the knees, elbows, trunk, and scalp.” There are different types of psoriasis, which can cause devastating swelling and pain in the joints, which is called psoriatic arthritis.
Objectives:
- Supporting and assisting people with psoriasis.
- Educating and increasing community awareness about psoriasis.
Facts:
- More than 8 million people in the United States and 125 million people worldwide have psoriasis, according to the National Psoriasis Foundation. There is no treatment for it yet.
- 30% of people with psoriasis also develop psoriatic arthritis.
- Psoriatic arthritis usually occurs between the ages of 30 and 50, but it can develop at any age.
Official Date:
Globally: August 1st-31st, 2024
Locally: Muharram 26th - Safar 27th 1446H
References:
- National Psoriasis Foundation
- MOH - World Health Days – World Psoriasis Day 2023