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Psoriasis Australia is a registered independent not for profit established to represent the views and needs of people with Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis, an Autoimmune disease that affects more than 400,000 people in Australia alone.
Psoriasis Australia
3y ago
A new targeted biologic for the estimated 19,000 Australian adults living with severe chronic plaque
psoriasis1 will be listed on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) on February 1, 2019 for those who
meet the reimbursement criteria.
ILUMYA (tildrakizumab) belongs to a new class of biologic medicines, known as interleukin (IL)
inhibitors, that specifically block a protein called IL-23, an inflammatory substance known to play a key
role in psoriasis.
The treatment, which involves skin injections every 12 weeks, following an initial dose
at day one and another dose at week four, can be store ..read more
Psoriasis Australia
3y ago
The Liberal National Government will make two new medicines for the treatment of the skin condition psoriasis more affordable, saving patients up to $32,600 per year.
The medicine Tremfya® (Guselkumab) is being listed on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) from February 1 for the treatment of severe chronic plaque psoriasis.
The medicine would cost around $30,200 per patient, per year without PBS subsidy. Under the PBS the price goes down to just $40.30 per script, or $6.50 for concessional patients.
Severe chronic plaque psoriasis is an inflammatory condition affecting the skin and nails ..read more
Psoriasis Australia
3y ago
You may find that psoriasis affects not only your skin, but how you feel and your quality of life. It’s important to remember that psoriasis isn’t something you have to go through alone.
The Get Psorted Get Connected peer support program connects you with a trained peer supporter who understands what it’s like to live with psoriasis. They understand how the condition can impact your everyday activities and emotions.
Speaking to a peer supporter – someone other than your family, friends and doctors – may help you better manage your psoriasis and provide that little bit of extra support y ..read more
Psoriasis Australia
3y ago
You are one of 125 million people around the world suffering from psoriasis or psoriatic arthritis or a family member or colleague of someone suffering from psoriasis or psoriatic arthritis.
Psoriasis Australia is asking you to document your story. We want you to tell us about the lows, highs (if any), treatment methods, and any personal experiences you have had including how it has impacted on your mental health and day to day living.
Email your story to mypsoriasisstory@psoriasisaustralia.org.au
Telling your story to others might just be the support someone else is looking for.
Note:
Psorias ..read more
Psoriasis Australia
3y ago
Many people think that psoriasis is a single skin condition. There are 5 major types of psoriasis, and knowing more about your type will have you make more informed decision about you treatment methods.
Each type of psoriasis has very distinct characteristics and symptoms that can appear on the skin in a variety of ways.
Plaque Psoriasis
The most common form of psoriasis, with approximately 80% of patients suffering from plaque psoriasis. Plaque psoriasis presents as raised red lesions covered by silvery white dead skin cells. It typically shows up on the scalp, knees, lower back and elbows. I ..read more
Psoriasis Australia
3y ago
It’s your body’s largest organ, but how many of you stop and consider your skin when it comes to your overall health and wellbeing? Your skin is often the first to reveal you could be suffering a disease or an ailment.
One such indicator is psoriasis.
“Psoriasis is a genetic condition and currently there are 20 different genes currently identified that are involved in psoriasis,” clinical associate professor Saxon Smith says.
“Psoriasis is characterised by raised red areas of skin — called plaques — with fine or thick scale over the surface. Classically it is seen on elbows and knees but can r ..read more
Psoriasis Australia
3y ago
There are many myths surrounding psoriasis, the main being that it is a contagious condition. These myths and misconceptions do not help anyone who suffers from psoriasis. Instead, they can increase the burden of what is often already an emotionally distressing and physically painful condition.
Myth: Psoriasis is contagious
Psoriasis is an autoimmune disease that affects the skin – often producing patches called plaques that can crack and bleed. Many people see lesions on the skin and assume they’re something that they can catch. Psoriasis is not a skin infection and is not contagious. You can ..read more
Psoriasis Australia
3y ago
A new targeted biologic for the estimated 19,000 Australian adults living with severe chronic plaque
psoriasis1 will be listed on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) on February 1, 2019 for those who
meet the reimbursement criteria.
ILUMYA (tildrakizumab) belongs to a new class of biologic medicines, known as interleukin (IL)
inhibitors, that specifically block a protein called IL-23, an inflammatory substance known to play a key
role in psoriasis.
The treatment, which involves skin injections every 12 weeks, following an initial dose
at day one and another dose at week four, can be store ..read more
Psoriasis Australia
3y ago
The Liberal National Government will make two new medicines for the treatment of the skin condition psoriasis more affordable, saving patients up to $32,600 per year.
The medicine Tremfya® (Guselkumab) is being listed on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) from February 1 for the treatment of severe chronic plaque psoriasis.
The medicine would cost around $30,200 per patient, per year without PBS subsidy. Under the PBS the price goes down to just $40.30 per script, or $6.50 for concessional patients.
Severe chronic plaque psoriasis is an inflammatory condition affecting the skin and nails ..read more