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Test Your Psoriasis Knowledge This Psoriasis Action Month

Celebrate Psoriasis Action Month by testing your knowledge of psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis.

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Lana Pine

| Published on August 21, 2025

1 min read

August is Psoriasis Action Month, a time to raise awareness about psoriatic disease, its impact on daily life, and the importance of early recognition and treatment. Psoriatic disease includes both psoriasis, which primarily affects the skin, and psoriatic arthritis, which can cause joint pain and swelling.

Understanding your condition and learning about treatment options can empower you to take control of your health. Test your knowledge with this quick quiz!

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