Psoriasis Uncovered

In this enlightening discussion, Tirsa Quartullo, a board-certified Dermatology and Family Nurse practitioner, shares invaluable insights for those newly diagnosed with psoriasis. She covers what to expect during your first appointment and explains the different types of psoriasis and potential triggers. Tirsa emphasizes treatment options, including effective over-the-counter solutions, and addresses coping with negative comments. Her key advice: educating yourself is crucial for managing the condition and seeking support.

Jillian who is living with plaque psoriasis, and board-certified nurse practitioner, Melodie Young, discuss disease management with topicals. This episode is sponsored by Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc. Please see Important Safety Information and full Prescribing Information including Patient Information for Zoryve (roflumilast) indicated for use on the skin (topical), including in areas with skin folds, to treat plaque psoriasis in people six years of age and older.

Dr. Kim Benner, a pharmacist at Children's of Alabama Hospital and Pharmacy Professor at Samford University, discusses effective communication with healthcare providers when managing psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. Topics covered include triggers for flare-ups, medication directions, understanding biologics and biosimilars, and potential medication interactions.

On this episode we'll talk about shared decision-making - when a patient and their healthcare practitioner work together to discuss and create a personalized approach to care with guests Karen Camp, a patient advocate who is living with psoriasis, and Dr. Jason Hawkes, a medical dermatologist in the greater Sacramento area who serves on the Medical Board and Scientific Advisory Committee of NPF. This podcast episode is sponsored by UCB.

Hear the latest treatments, challenges, research towards understanding psoriatic disease, and how treatment planning and collaboration is key from dermatologist Dr. Lara Wine Lee, Director Pediatric Dermatology at Medical University of SC, and rheumatologist Dr. Pam Weiss, Clinical Research Director, Division of Rheumatology, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. This Psound Bytes episode is provided with support from Janssen and Novartis.

Listen to this compelling discussion about when psoriasis should be considered severe and what that means for treatment choices in high impact areas like the scalp, nails, palms, soles, face, and genitalia with dermatologist Dr. Andrew Blauvelt, Investigator at Oregon Medical Research Center, Chair of the NPF Medical Board, and member, International Psoriasis Council. This Psound Bytes episode is sponsored by Amgen.

The holidays bring mixed emotions and stress. Join psychiatrist Dr. Vanessa Cutler, NYU Langone Health and Dr. Leslie Beth or LB Herbert for tips on managing holiday stress and simplifying expectations while also looking out for your physical and mental health to help avoid flares of your psoriatic disease. This Psound Bytes episode is provided with support from Bristol Myers Squibb, Janssen, Novartis, and UCB.

Generalized Pustular Psoriasis (GPP) is a rare, inflammatory skin disease that is different from plaque psoriasis. Join UC Davis and UCSF Asociate Professors of Dermatology, Dr. Jason Hawkes and Dr. Tina Bhutani, with Dale Reisner, a patient living with GPP, for a closer look at GPP, some of the difficulties living with the disease and the difficulties dermatologists face managing it. This Psound Bytes episode is provided with support from Boehringer Ingelheim.

With increasing release of biosimilars, listen to this discussion about use, fear of change, dual pricing strategies and who will see cost savings with Jason Harris, NPF VP of Government Relations and Advocacy, dermatologist and past chair of the NPF Board Dr. Colby Evans, and Anna Hyde, VP of the Advocacy and Access Department at the Arthritis Foundation. This Psound Bytes episode is sponsored by Sandoz and Boehringer Ingelheim.

Hear how dermatologist Dr. Ahmad Shatil Amin, Director of the Psoriasis Program and rheumatologist Dr. Eric Ruderman, Associate Chief, Division of Rheumatology, Co-Directors of the Multidisciplinary Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis Clinic, Northwestern Medicine, Chicago, use the ultimate team approach to manage triggers and flares of psoriatic disease. This Psound Bytes episode is provided with support from Bristol Myers Squibb, Janssen, Novartis, and UCB.