The National Psoriasis Foundation is a self-sponsored nonprofit organization with a goal to cure psoriasis and improve the lives of those afflicted with this disease. Yes, the organization is authority on the subject, founded in 1966 from a tiny classified ad in a Portland, Oregon, newspaper, the Psoriasis Foundation has evolved to become the leading patient advocacy group for the more than 8 million Americans living with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. As emerging research continues to demonstrate the serious, systemic effects of these chronic autoimmune diseases, the foundation’s highest priority is to find a cure. Also, The Board of Directors, approves and evaluates the Psoriasis Foundation's long-term plans, determines the goals and provides financial oversight. The Board of Directors, current board chair; was elected board of directors in 2010, and medical is doctor, with a specialization in dermatology. I clicked on the National Psoriasis Foundation Staff link to verify the author, it was not listed, it had a login box for user name email address and password, however there was a statement posted below that stated the foundation is in the process of updating its website so it can launch new features and provide its visitors with an even better user experience. There were no spelling errors, grammar errors or other problems that indicated a lack of control.
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The site does not contradict itself, its focus for the improvement for people affected by this disease. Per the website, bottom page, the copyright date is 1996-2016 National Psoriasis
The site does not contradict itself, its focus for the improvement for people affected by this disease. Per the website, bottom page, the copyright date is 1996-2016 National Psoriasis