Charity launches updated psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis online HCP distance learning course
ST. ALBANS, England, May 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ The Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis Alliance (PAPAA), a UK charity, launches version 7 of its popular Psoriasis in Practice digital online training programme. The programme is aimed at helping frontline healthcare providers to manage and care for people affected by the skin condition psoriasis, and its associated psoriatic arthritis.
Psoriasis affects around 2% of the UK population, which causes the skin to be sore, scaly and itchy. Any part of the body can be affected including scalp and nails. The associated psoriatic arthritis affects around 30% of those with psoriasis, for many, it can be mild but for some, disability and lack of function if left untreated, can be a serious problem.