Psoriasis Awareness/ Psoriasis Action Month 2027

When is Psoriasis Awareness Month?

Psoriasis Awareness Month

is observed every year during the month of August. It runs from 1-31 August and includes both in-person and virtual events, educational campaigns, social media takeovers, and advocacy efforts. Individuals, nonprofits, medical professionals, and communities use this time to speak up, share lived experiences, and push for systemic improvements in care and research.

How to Get Involved in Psoriasis Awareness Month

There are many ways to support, educate, and participate during August, whether you live with psoriasis or want to support someone who does. Here are some ways to take part:

• Learn and Share: Read about the condition on trusted sources like the National Psoriasis Foundation and share facts on social media using campaign hashtags.
• Tell Your Story: Whether through blog posts, videos, or photos, personal storytelling helps challenge stereotypes and build solidarity.
• Wear Orange: Orange is the recognized awareness color for psoriasis. Wear it proudly during August and explain why to those who ask.
• Host a Fundraiser: Whether it’s a fitness challenge, bake sale, or livestream, raising funds for research and support programs makes a direct impact.
• Advocate for Policy Change: Write to your legislators about access to dermatology care, prescription affordability, and medical leave protections for chronic illness.
• Support Someone: If someone you know is living with psoriasis, ask how you can be there. Sometimes the smallest gestures – a check-in, a compliment, a kind word – go the furthest.

Why Psoriasis Awareness Month Matters

Living with psoriasis often means living with misunderstanding. Despite being a common condition, it’s frequently under-discussed, misdiagnosed, or minimized. This matters – because misunderstanding breeds stigma, delays treatment, and isolates those affected.

Psoriasis Awareness Month helps rewrite that narrative. It highlights that psoriasis is not contagious, that flare-ups can be triggered by stress, infection, or even weather, and that there is no cure – only management. It brings attention to the mental health toll of visible illness, especially among children and teens. It amplifies the need for accessible dermatology care, diverse research funding, and healthcare equity for marginalized communities disproportionately impacted by autoimmune diseases.

And it reminds us that visibility can be healing. For someone scrolling through Instagram and seeing a model proudly showing their plaques, or reading a blog post about someone thriving with psoriatic arthritis, this month can be the beginning of feeling seen and less alone.

Noteworthy Facts About Psoriasis Awareness Month

• People of color are more likely to have their psoriasis misdiagnosed or underdiagnosed, leading to worse health outcomes.
• August’s awareness efforts often include “More Than Skin Deep,” a campaign highlighting the internal and emotional impact of psoriasis.
• There are now more than 10 FDA-approved biologic treatments for moderate-to-severe psoriasis, offering hope and options that didn’t exist a generation ago.

Links

• Visit the official site
• American Academy of Dermatology – Psoriasis Overview
• CDC – Psoriasis Information
• GlobalSkin – International Psoriasis Advocacy

When is Psoriasis Awareness/ Psoriasis Action Month 2027?

History of Psoriasis Awareness Month

Psoriasis Awareness Month was established by the

National Psoriasis Foundation

(NPF) in 1997. The NPF began as a grassroots effort by patients in the 1960s and grew into one of the most impactful chronic illness advocacy organizations in the U.S. The goal of Psoriasis Awareness Month was clear: bring this often-overlooked condition into public consciousness and support those affected.

Over the decades, the campaign has evolved from pamphlets and community meetings to global hashtags and virtual summits. It now involves collaboration with dermatologists, rheumatologists, researchers, patients, and policymakers. In recent years, campaigns have focused on mental health, racial disparities in diagnosis, and the intersection of chronic illness and identity. The movement has expanded internationally, with support from sister organizations in the UK, Canada, and beyond.