World Psoriasis Day aims to raise awareness about people living with psoriatic arthritis, the impact on mental health and other aspects of daily life. Psoriasis is a systemic inflammatory disease of the skin which manifests with itchy, painful red patches on the skin, cracked skin with bleeding, and small scaly spots. When psoriasis affects the joints, it is called psoriatic arthritis (PsA).
World Psoriasis Day was established by the WHO in 2014. The colours representing the awareness are orange and lavender. The theme of World Psoriasis Day 2023 is “Access for All.” The goal is to ensure access to the right treatment at the right time to every patient.