Psoriasis Uncovered

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/.

Through this special episode learn what the Coronavirus means for you and your psoriasis and/or psoriatic arthritis. Hear answers to your questions from dermatologist, Dr. Mark Lebwohl , the Waldman Professor and Chairman of the Kimberly and Eric J. Waldman Department of Dermatology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mt. Sinai Health System in New York, and Dr. Stacie Bell, Chief Scientific and Medical Officer at the National Psoriasis Foundation.

Could your oral microbiome be driving your psoriasis severity or be a factor in development of the disease? Hear the latest research from dermatologists Dr. Benjamin Kaffenberger and Dr. Jessica Kaffenberger along with periodontist Dr. Purnima Kumar from Ohio State University, Wexner Medical Center. Includes a discussion about psoriasis in the mouth.

Curious about the impact of diet or supplements on your psoriasis or psoriatic arthritis? Hear the evidence and current research behind dietary recommendations for adults with psoriatic disease from renowned dermatologist, Dr. April Armstrong, Director of the Psoriasis Program, Department of Dermatology at Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California.

'The risk is real but..." says Dr. Nehal Mehta, cardiologist and Chief of the Section of Inflammation and Cardiometabolic Diseases at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, MD. Hear Dr. Mehta discuss risks associated with cardiovascular disease, the metabolic arena, treatments and what can be done to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease with psoriatic disease. All new information! This guidelines activity is supported by grant funding from Bausch Health Foundation, Celgene and Novartis.

Does your scalp itch and flake? Is it red and have plaques? Don't traumatize your scalp further with aggressive plaque removal. Find the right treatment for you. Hear Dr. Jerry Bagel from the Psoriasis Treatment Center of Central New Jersey at Windsor Dermatology, discuss this and treatment options used to clear scalp psoriasis. This activity is supported by grant funding from AbbVie, Inc. and Lilly.