Psoriasis Uncovered

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.

Dr. April Armstrong, Chief of Dermatology at UCLA Health, and Dr. James Song, Director of Clinical Research at Frontier Dermatology, explore the challenges and emotional impacts of living with plaque psoriasis. They discuss innovative steroid-free treatments like VTAMA Cream, showcasing its effectiveness and positive patient outcomes. The conversation emphasizes the importance of personalized care and the patient-provider relationship in managing psoriasis, while providing essential tips for enhancing the quality of life for those affected.

Certified dermatology nurse practitioner Victoria Garcia-Albea discusses hair loss related to psoriasis, including causes, symptoms, IL-33 connection, and treatment options. Topics include different types of alopecia, optimizing treatment for scalp psoriasis, hair loss remedies evaluation, managing inflammation for psoriatic alopecia, and exploring new treatments for hair loss due to psoriasis.

Ever experience the frustrating itch scratch cycle? Join us as dermatologist Dr. Shawn Kwatra, Director of the Johns Hopkins Itch Center in Baltimore, MD discusses why itch occurs in psoriasis, what factors impact itch, treatment options, and the frontier exploring new therapies that impact the neuroimmune axis. This Psound Bytes episode is provided with support from Bristol Myers Squibb, Janssen, and UCB.

Hear the inspiring responses to questions from you-our listeners! Hear responses to questions about treating scalp psoriasis, over-the-counter options, when treatments lose effectiveness, biosimilars, and more from board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner Sandri Johnson at Midtown Dermatology in Raleigh. This special Psound Bytes episode is provided with support from Bristol-Myers Squibb, CeraVe, Janssen, Novartis, and UB.

Plaque psoriasis is the most common type of psoriasis. If you have plaque psoriasis, join us as we discuss what to know from symptoms, diagnosis, triggers and flares, to treatment options with dermatologist Dr. David Rosmarin, Chair of the Department of Dermatology at Indiana University School of Medicine in Indianapolis. This Psoriasis Action Month episode is provided with support from CeraVe and Novartis.