Survivors Come Together for Philadelphia Psoriasis Walk
Thanks to the work of individuals like Kathe Archibald of South Philadelphia, the first-ever Philadelphia Psoriasis Walk was held.
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October 5, 2009
Psoriasis is an autoimmune skin condition that can deeply affect the sufferers' physical and emotional well-being. Fortunately, those surviving with the condition and others who care do not spare efforts to raise awareness and money for research.
Thanks to the work of individuals like Kathe Archibald of South Philadelphia, the first-ever Philadelphia Psoriasis Walk was held on October 4th, allowing those affected by the disease to network, share experiences and raise funds.
Archibald became the volunteer chair of this year's event. "Having lived with psoriasis for 15 years, I'm excited to be part of an event that [brings] other psoriasis patients, friends and families together," she said.
According to the National Psoriasis Foundation (NPS) which offers informational and other resources for those coping with the currently incurable skin condition, psoriasis is the most prevalent autoimmune disease in the country, affecting as many as 7.5 million Americans.
While genetic factors are responsible for some of the cases, the condition can also be triggered or worsen as a result of modifiable factors such as stress or beta blocker blood pressure medications, according to WebMD.
Keeping the skin properly moisturized may also help prevent flare-ups which are more likely to occur when the skin is dry.
NPS accepts donations from individuals who wish to help, as does Psoriasis Cure Now, which was the beneficiary of the Philadelphia Walk.
Psoriasis is an autoimmune skin condition that can deeply affect the sufferers' physical and emotional well-being. Fortunately, those surviving with the condition and others who care do not spare efforts to raise awareness and money for research.
Thanks to the work of individuals like Kathe Archibald of South Philadelphia, the first-ever Philadelphia Psoriasis Walk was held on October 4th, allowing those affected by the disease to network, share experiences and raise funds.
Archibald became the volunteer chair of this year's event. "Having lived with psoriasis for 15 years, I'm excited to be part of an event that [brings] other psoriasis patients, friends and families together," she said.
According to the National Psoriasis Foundation (NPS) which offers informational and other resources for those coping with the currently incurable skin condition, psoriasis is the most prevalent autoimmune disease in the country, affecting as many as 7.5 million Americans.
While genetic factors are responsible for some of the cases, the condition can also be triggered or worsen as a result of modifiable factors such as stress or beta blocker blood pressure medications, according to WebMD.
Keeping the skin properly moisturized may also help prevent flare-ups which are more likely to occur when the skin is dry.
NPS accepts donations from individuals who wish to help, as does Psoriasis Cure Now, which was the beneficiary of the Philadelphia Walk.
