IFPA rolls out data exploration tool to resolve psoriatric misconception

It will contain accurate information to educate people living with psoriasis.

The International Federation of Psoriatic Disease Associations (IFPA) rolled out a data exploration tool to educate people living with psoriatic disease amidst misconceptions.

IFPA said the illness' symptoms include patches of inflamed skin but there is a true impact of living with psoriasis that goes far beyond the skin and is less well recognised.

"This tool aims to address these misconceptions and the lack of understanding both among people living with psoriatic disease and those in the general population," read the statement.

The data from the study showed that the vast majority of people living with psoriatic disease are unaware of its systemic nature and associated comorbidities. For example, more than 80% of respondents were unaware of the increased risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes associated with psoriatic disease.  

The survey findings also highlighted the significant impact of psoriatic disease on a person’s quality of life, relationships, and mental health. 87% of participants said that their disease hurts their quality of life, with nearly half (48%) indicating that psoriatic disease had a very large to huge impact, even if they were currently experiencing mild symptoms.