Psoriasis Uncovered

Is it possible to prevent psoriatic arthritis? That's the question asked of one of the country's preeminent rheumatologists, Dr. Christopher Ritchlin, Professor of Medicine and Co-Director of the Psoriasis Center at the University of Rochester Medical Center in New York. Hear his response and what he feels can be done to minimize joint damage and prevent psoriatic arthritis.

If you haven't heard about the glycome and glycan biomarkers, here's your chance to hear Dr. Emanual Maverakis, a dermatologist and physician investigator with the Departments of Dermatology, Medical Microbiology and Immunology at University of California, Davis discuss the altered glycan theory of autoimmunity and how glycan biomarkers may someday be used for the diagnosis and treatment of immune mediated diseases such as psoriasis.

Psoriasis in the ear can happen. Listen why it's challenging to treat, what the potential impact could be and what to do if you develop psoriasis in your ear from Chair of NPF's Medical Board and dermatologist Dr. Abby Van Voorhees, Chair of Dermatology at Eastern Virginia Medical School in Norfolk, VA.

Are you in need of switching psoriatic disease treatments? Learn what factors may indicate a change or discussion about treatment with your health care provider from dermatologist Dr. Junko Takeshita with Penn Dermatology and Assistant Professor of Dermatology and Epidemiology at the University of Pennsylvania, Perelman School of Medicine in Philadelphia.

Did you know bone loss and new bone formation occurs in psoriatic arthritis? Hear what cells are responsible for bone remodeling and the status of emerging osteoimmunology research from Dr. Iannis Immunology at University of California at Davis.

If you have psoriatic arthritis the chance of having a uveitis attack is 1 in 14. Hear rheumatologist Dr. James Rosenbaum, Chief of Arthritis and Rheumatic Diseases at OHSU and Chief of Ophthalmology at Legacy Devers Eye Institute describe what is uveitis, symptoms and why it's associated with psoriatic arthritis.

Not sure what type of arthritis you have? Hear a comparison of key features and symptoms of psoriatic arthritis to rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis and gout from Dr. Arthur Mandelin, a rheumatologist with Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago. This podcast is part of the PsA Action Month activities which is supported in part by Amgen, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Celgene, Lilly and Novartis.

Learn how the National Psoriasis Foundation's regional Advocacy Action Networks work to change or ensure legislative policies benefit people with psoriatic disease. Activities include step therapy reform, tackling rising out of pocket cost, Medicaid expansion and more. Hear about the issues and how many voices work collectively to achieve better policies for all.

In this engaging discussion, Veronica Richardson, a certified nurse practitioner at Penn Dermatology and member of the National Psoriasis Foundation's Medical Board, shares her expertise on navigating over-the-counter products for psoriatic disease. She emphasizes the importance of moisturizing and selecting the right key ingredients. Listeners gain practical tips on managing messy treatments, enhancing scalp care with therapeutic shampoos, and understanding the National Psoriasis Foundation’s Seal of Recognition for trusted products.

Tiara may not have psoriatic disease but given her family connection she is quite familiar with concerns associated with the disease. At 13 years old she decided to do something and still chooses to raise awareness about psoriatic disease to this day. Hear how Tiara has made helping others her crowning achievement.