Canadian Association of Psoriasis Patients

08/18/2023

Being open about living with drives awareness & conversations. Results from our recent survey show embarrassment holds people from talking about . Speaking up can lead to . Learn more bit.ly/3rC0BOY

A 2023 national online survey of 507 Canadian adults living with psoriasis captures critical truths on the impact of psoriasis on day-to-day life as well as insights into patient preferences and gaps in terms of managing the disease. The survey findings shed light on patient self-confidence ...

07/30/2023

Check out this Waiting Room Podcast featuring our program manager Helen. She is joined by Elisa from IFPA and discusses the burden of living with psoriatic diseases

07/30/2023

Check out our program manager Crawford

07/21/2023

Are you Living with GPP?

CAPP is working with the Canadian Skin Patient Allianceand the Canadian Psoriasis Network to host a virtual event about how to better support patients in Canada who are living with Generalized Pustular Psoriasis. We anticipate that the event will take place in the early fall, but dates and timing will be confirmed. If you are living with GPP and wish to express an interesting in participating or to learn more, please email us at [email protected]

07/20/2023

Who's counting down the days until World Psoriasis Day? We sure are! 🗓️ In just 100 days, the global psoriasiatic community will come together to recognize this important day -- and we can't wait! 🕺 🎉 Share this post & use to spread the word! 🌐

07/03/2023

CAPP is proud to be attending the IFPA Asian Forum: Speaking up for psoriatic disease in Asia! A great day of learning and collaboration ahead. IFPA

07/02/2023

CAPP is proud to be representing Canada at the IFPA meeting in Singapore. Advocates from around the globe coming together to improve the lives of people affected by psoriatic disease

07/01/2023

Proudly Canadian! Wishing everyone a Happy Canada Day!

Note that our offices are closed on Monday!

06/28/2023

Our psoriasis patient community is encouraged to take part in the GRIDD Study. GlobalSkin is collecting patient impact data through a 10–20-minute survey. Take part today . https://globalskin.org/GRIDDStudy

06/26/2023

affects men & women equally. Musician Daryl Scott & Dr. Melinda Gooderham want people to speak up no matter where it is on the body. Don’t let embarrassment prevent better outcomes. More on Healthing bit.ly/3PrXjHL

Sponsored: Living with psoriasis: The risks of letting self-consciousness about symptoms impede treatment

06/18/2023

"A father is someone you look up to no matter how tall you grow." – Unknown

Happy Father's Day to all the men in our lives that we continue to look up to!

06/16/2023

A huge thank you to and Arcutis for providing CAPP the platform to share findings from a new survey of Cdns with with the physician community. Dr. Geeta Yadav & I covered key topics from daily life impacts to treatment preferences

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06/16/2023

A huge thank you to Canadian Dermatology Association and Arcutis for providing CAPP the platform to share findings from a new survey of Cdns with with the physician community. Dr. Geeta Yadav & I covered key topics from daily life impacts to treatment preferences.

06/15/2023

Very excited to have the opportunity to present alongside Dr. Geeta Yadav findings from a recent survey of Cdn psoriasis patients at the . This is a first-ever for CAPP and we look forward to sharing patient experience insights and hopes.

06/15/2023

Very excited to have the opportunity to present alongside Dr. Geeta Yadav findings from a recent survey of Cdn psoriasis patients at the . This is a first-ever for CAPP and we look forward to sharing patient experience insights and hopes.

06/02/2023

Rachael and Christine are also past EDs of CAPP!

06/01/2023

Our phone number has changed! You can now reach us at (343) 887-4PsO (4776). You can also reach us toll free at 1-866-575-2856!

05/31/2023

Today is World No To***co Day and we thougt it would be a great opportunity to talk about the impacts of smoking on psoriatic disease. Smoking has been associated with an increased risk of both psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis (PsA). Find out more about the impacts of smoking and other lifestyle changes you can make if you are living with psoriatic disease. http://ow.ly/ggtM50OALIT

05/29/2023

05/22/2023

Happy May Long weekend! We hope you are spending the extra day off doing something that you love!

05/19/2023

We are very excited to welcome Dr. Geeta Yadav to our Medical Adviosry board.

Dr. Yadav is an expert in both medical and cosmetic dermatology with a large and growing medical practice that specializes in atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, and skin cancer. She has a special interest in skin of color and has been quoted in numerous main stream publications including the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Allure, Vanity Fair and Cosmopolitan.

Welcome Dr. Yadav.

05/15/2023

DYK, if you smoke, you might have an increased risk of both psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. Find out more about the connection with smoking as well as other lifestyle changes you can make! http://ow.ly/SG9K50OnOOv

05/14/2023

Wishing all mothers out there a wonderful day - Biological moms, adoptive moms, expectant moms, foster moms, stepmoms, bonus moms, moms who are grieving, those longing to be moms, and those dads who fill a void.

05/08/2023

"The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others." —Mahatma Ghandi

We are sending our gratitude and respect out to all the nurses out there who give of themselves day in and day out!

05/06/2023

This week was Mental Health Awareness week. Depression and anxiety can be a comorbidity of living with psoriatic disease. Be sure you are taking care of your whole self, including your mental health and always reach out if you are struggling.

05/05/2023

Today is Nail Day - a day that is meant to show off your manicure...but we thought we would use it to talk a bit about . While nail involvment can affect 80% of people living with plaque psoriasis it actually occurs as an isolated disease in only 5% of those with any type of psoriasis. Learn more about the symptoms of nail psoriasis and what to do if you think you have it. http://ow.ly/OMuv50Oh3hI

05/03/2023

Consuming alcohol can be a risk factor for developing psoriatic arthritis. The good news is that this is a lifestyle factor that can be changed. Find out more about the impacts of alcohol and the benefits of limiting the amount you consume.

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05/02/2023

We are always happy to announce when Health Canada has approved a new treatment for those living with psoriatic disease! Roflumilast, a non-steroidal topical has been approved by Health Canada for the treatment of plaque psoriasis. More approved options give patients more choice in treating their psoriasis! Find out more: http://ow.ly/bHZw50O8cw3

04/04/2023

Caregivers play a crucial role in providing not just physical support, but emotinoal and mental support to those living with psoriatic disease. Today on we thank you and we celebrate you!

03/22/2023

Today we commend the Federal Government as they work to improve access to affordable and effective drugs for rare diseases, including rare forms of psoriasis such as generalized pustular psoriasis and erythrodermic psoriasis.

The first-ever National Strategy for Drugs for Rare Diseases will help increase access to and affordability of effective drugs for rare diseases to improve the health of patients across Canada, including children.

Find out more about today's announcement: http://ow.ly/Yp1K50Npgoy

Find out more about these rare forms of psoriasis here: http://ow.ly/Jv0A50Npgr3

03/18/2023

Our program manager is on site at .

IFPA is raising awareness and advocating for millions living with at the in New Orleans USA. Excited to connect with experts and share our mission of improving care for all!

03/18/2023

One of our 2022 Studentship winners, Richie Jeremian, presenting the findings of his project in an ePoster at . Congratulations Richie!

03/08/2023

“A strong woman knows she has strength enough for the journey, but a woman of strength knows it is in the journey where she will become strong.” - unknown

Celebrating all women today who live with psoriatic disease, care for those who live with psoriatic disease, and work to support those living with psoriatic disease!

03/06/2023

March is Pharmacist Appreciation Month.

Your pharmacist is an integral part of your healthcare team. Not only do they help you manage your medication, but they can also provide guidance on medication appropriateness, help you develop a care plan, and monitor you as you take your treatment. Depending on your province, they may also be able to prescribe, adjust or substitute medications, renew a prescription, or order, perform and interpret lab tests.

Be sure to talk to your pharmacists and make sure you know of all the services that they can provide.

03/04/2023

Today is World Obesity Day.

While the exact link between psoriatic disease and obesity is unclear, we do know that obesity is a well-known risk factor for psoriasis. The World Health Organisation defines obesity as having a Body Mass Index (BMI) of over 30. We know that people living with psoriatic disease can see a positive impact on their psoriasis by losing weight, even 5 or 10 pounds.

If you are overweight and live with psoriatic disease, talk to your doctor about what steps you can take to manage your weight.

Find out some of the other risk factors of psoriasis on our website here: http://ow.ly/ZGSX50N8nza

02/28/2023

There are many types of psoriasis and some of them are rare and you may not have heard about them. Find out more about these rare forms as well as some that may already know. http://ow.ly/P8Gu50N3QU0

02/28/2023

Did you know that 2 million people live with rare forms of psoriatic disease like Generalized Pustular Psoriasis and Erythrodermic Psoriasis. Find out more about these forms of psoriasis here: http://ow.ly/rIXF50N3Qtz

02/27/2023

Tomorrow is . Be sure to use the and learn about rare forms of psoriasis like Generalized Pustular Psoriasis and other rare dermatologicial conditions.

02/16/2023

One more day until applications are due! Find out more! http://ow.ly/VGZC50MKWCi