Psoriasis Uncovered

Curious how psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis impacts your emotions? There may be a physiological connection. Hear from Dr. Richard Fried, Clinical Director at Yardley Dermatology/Yardley Skin Enhancement and Wellness Center in Yardley, PA, address why the issue of mental health is of such importance that it was included in the psoriasis comorbidities guidelines released in February. Dr. Fried has a unique view since he is both a dermatologist and a clinical psychologist. This activity is supported by grant funding from Bausch Health Foundation, Celgene and Novartis.

Since the first biologic appeared in 2002 for psoriatic arthritis, biologic therapy options have become more targeted in their approach. Hear world renowned dermatologist, Dr. Alan Menter, Chief of Dermatology at Baylor, Scott and White Health in Dallas, TX discuss the eleven biologics mentioned in the AAD NPF guidelines of care for the management and treatment of psoriasis with biologics. This activity is supported by grant funding from Bausch Health Foundation, Celgene and Novartis.

In the middle of a psoriasis flare and have an urgent need to be clear? Listen to treatment options for rapid relief from one of the country's leading dermatologists, Dr. Mark Lebwohl, the Waldman Professor and Chairman of the Kimberly and Eric J. Waldman Department of Dermatology at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Health System in New York. This activity is supported by Lilly and AbbVie.

Psoriasis is more than just a skin disease, with connections to psoriatic arthritis, cardiovascular disease, metabolic syndrome, and mental health. Factors impacting the development of these conditions are explored, including severity, duration, and inflammation. The association between psoriasis, hypertensive medications, and inflammatory bowel disease is discussed, as well as factors to consider when choosing treatment options for psoriasis as a systemic disease. Listeners are encouraged to participate in an Instagram campaign and learn more about psoriasis.

Newly diagnosed? Curious about treatment options? Want help finding patient assistance programs or transitioning to Medicare and now your treatment is no longer covered? Listen as members of NPF's Patient Navigation Center offer sound advice as to how they answer such questions and more. You'll be surprised by what they do for you!

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.