Psoriasis Uncovered

The world as we know is changing daily and so did the traditional NPF Capitol Hill Day. Learn about the policies we supported to improve access to care for the psoriatic disease community and how easy it is to advocate from home. To learn more and join our efforts visit advocate.psoriasis.org.

Curious about what triggers psoriatic disease and what to do about flare management? Listen as Dr. Arianne Shadi Kourosh, Assistant Professor of Dermatology at Harvard Medical School and Dr. Theodore Stern, Chief of the Avery D. Weisman, Psychiatry Consultation Services and Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, address the physical and emotional triggers that can flare psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis and what you can do to overcome this causality effect. This Psound Bytes activity is supported by a charitable contribution from Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson.

Nail psoriasis affects up to 55 percent of people with psoriasis and it's tough to treat. Hear why it's difficult to treat and what options are available for managing nail psoriasis from leading dermatologist and NPF Medical Board member, Dr. April Armstrong, Director of the Psoriasis Program, Department of Dermatology at Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California. This activity is supported by grant funding from AbbVie, Amgen and Lilly.

Hear what factors are considered beyond joint pain and location of psoriasis plaques when exploring a diagnosis of psoriatic arthritis from renowned rheumatologist and NPF Board Member, Dr. Elaine Husni, Vice Chair of the Department of Rheumatic and Immunologic Disease and Director of the Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Center at the Cleveland Clinic. Psoriatic Arthritis Action Month is supported by educational grant funding from AbbVie, Amgen, Bristol Myers Squibb, Lilly, Novartis and Pfizer.

Did you know psoriatic arthritis has six domains that represent musculoskeletal symptoms of the disease? Hear what those domains are along with how coordinated care such as "PPACMAN" can be of benefit to you from leading rheumatologist and NPF Medical Board Member, Dr. Evan Siegel with Arthritis and Rheumatism Associates in Rockville, MD. Psoriatic Arthritis Action Month is supported by educational grant funding from AbbVie, Amgen, Bristol Myers Squibb, Lilly, Novartis and Pfizer.

Kicking off Psoriatic Arthritis Action Month with a topic that affects so many people with psoriatic disease - fatigue! Hear dermatologist and rheumatologist Dr. Saakshi Khattri, Director, Center for Connective Tissue Diseases at the Kimberly and Eric J. Waldman Department of Dermatology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York, discuss the many nuances of fatigue from contributing factors to potential solutions. Psoriatic Arthritis Action Month is supported by educational grant funding from AbbVie, Amgen, Bristol Myers Squibb, Lilly, Novartis and Pfizer.

"I may have spots but I'm no different from any other kid." Diagnosed at two years old, hear Eddee and Zack Harrison's moving story about where it all started, how they live with psoriasis and what they do to help find a cure for psoriatic disease. Per Eddee "He may have spots, he may have psoriasis, but it doesn't matter. We can all work together to fight for a cure."

With COVID-19 there's so much information that's either true, false or just not clear! Hear the facts from special guest expert, pulmonologist Dr. Albert Rizzo, Chief Medical Officer at the American Lung Association and member of Christiana Care Pulmonary Associates in Newark, DE. Listen as Dr. Rizzo presents the current picture about COVID-19 from risk factors, symptoms and protective measures to possible treatments. You can also learn about helpful resources available through the American Lung Association from Chief Mission Officer, Ms. Deb Brown. For tips about maximizing telehealth appointments contact the National Psoriasis Foundation's Patient Navigation Center at education@psoriasis.org.

Listen to a discussion with Dr. Abby Van Voorhees, Chair of Dermatology at Eastern Virginia Medical School and Chair of the National Psoriasis Foundation's Medical Board about recent COVID-19 survey results that ultimately helped shape the development of the NPF Medical Board's "COVID-19 Recommendations for Patients with Psoriatic Disease". Includes discussion of about the use or discontinuation of systemic or biologic treatments.

During these troubled and dark times, we could all use words of inspiration. Hear the uplifting story and words of wisdom from volunteer Howard Chang who has lived with psoriasis for over 40 years. Listen to his approach to treatment options, flares, how being involved makes a difference, and why his mantra is "Don't Give Up". Link to participate in Take Action Tuesday's April 21 Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/2519911738275989/.