Psoriasis Uncovered

Join us for a discussion with dermatologist Dr. Robert Kalb, Clinical Professor, Dept. of Dermatology at SUNY, Buffalo School of Medicine in Buffalo, NY, about hard-to-treat areas such as psoriasis on the nails, ears, nose, eyes, mouth and pustular psoriasis. Hear his message of hope for hard-to-treat areas. Psound Bytes is supported by unrestricted educational grants from Amgen, Bristol Myers Squibb, Janssen, Novartis, Pfizer and UCB.

Lesions, cracks and splits on the feet? Pain in the Achilles tendon?Listen as podiatrist and foot and ankle surgeon, Dr. Matthew Paden from Rocky Mountain Foot and Ankle Center in Wheat Ridge, CO addresses issues related to psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis and foot care. This episode is supported by unrestricted educational grants from Amgen, Bristol Myers Squibb, Janssen, Novartis, Pfizer and UCB.

"Increasingly we're seeing psoriasis is also a disease of the brain causing depression and anxiety" says Dr. Evan Rieder, dermatologist and psychiatrist at NYU Langone Health. Hear more about this biological connection, forms of anxiety and how cognitive behavioral therapy can help overcome self distortions about living with psoriasis. This episode is supported by unrestricted educational grants from AbbVie, Bristol Myers Squibb, Janssen and UCB.

In this episode, the NPF Advocacy Team breaks down a new insurance trend called "copay accumulator adjustment programs". These programs make it harder for patients to afford their treatments because copay assistance is no longer counting toward the deductible or out-of-pocket maximum. Request a free copay accumulator adjustment program resource at www.psoriasis.org/copay-accumulator or email the NPF Advocacy Team at action@psoriasis.org.

Hear Corey's journey with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis and the physical, social and emotional impact it had on his life. Dr. April Armstrong, Associate Dean of Clinical Research at the Keck School of Medicine at USC, joins to offer advice for how to manage your symptoms and discusses a treatment option for moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis. This episode is sponsored by Sun Pharma. For more important Safety Information: https://bit.ly/2We7fIS .

From diagnosis to management psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis are similar but also distinctly different. Hear why from dermatologist Dr. Erin Boh, Tulane University School of Medicine in New Orleans, and rheumatologist Dr. Elizabeth Perkins from Rheumatology Care Center in Birmingham, AL. Psoriatic Arthritis Action Month is supported by unrestricted educational grants from AbbVie, Amgen, Bristol Myers Squibb, Janssen and Novartis.

Exercise is important but what if you have chronic pain and fatigue? Physical Therapist and Orthopedic Clinical Specialist, Pam Bohling with Mountain States Hand and Physical Therapy in Colorado addresses this key issue and what's essential for joint friendly exercises from a physical therapist. Psoriatic Arthritis Action Month is supported by unrestricted educational grants from AbbVie, Amgen, Bristol Myers Squibb, Janssen and Novartis.

"People with psoriatic disease are sleeping less and not as well" per dermatologist Dr. Tina Bhutani, Co-Director of the Psoriasis and Skin Treatment Center and Director of the Dermatology Clinical Research Unit at UCSF. Hear Dr. Bhutani discuss why, types of sleep disorders, effects and tips to help improve sleep. Psound Bytes is supported by unrestricted educational grants from Amgen, Bristol Myers Squibb, Janssen, Novartis, Pfizer and UCB.

Hear NPF Youth Ambassadors Sam and Jensen tell their story about being diagnosed, living and coping with psoriatic disease, and why they chose to become an inspiration to all as volunteer Youth Ambassadors! Psound Bytes is supported by unrestricted educational grants from Amgen, Bristol Myers Squibb, Janssen, Novartis, Pfizer and UCB.

If you have psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis you don't have to feel alone or overwhelmed by your disease journey. Hear from trained mentor Pattie and her mentee Andie how NPF's One to One Program offers peer support, ideas and inspiration for those with psoriatic disease. Psound Bytes is supported by unrestricted educational grants from Amgen, Bristol Myers Squibb, Janssen, Novartis, Pfizer and UCB.