Psoriasis Uncovered

Description: Do you wonder if TB testing is needed when on a biologic for psoriasis and/or psoriatic arthritis and why? Hear the answer to such questions and more from dermatologist Dr. G. Scott Drew as he addresses recent recommendations.              Join host Archie Franklin as he discusses the latest recommendations from NPF and the International Psoriasis Council about routine testing for tub...

Description:  How do GLP-1 receptor agonists or GIP agonists work and what is the impact for my psoriatic disease? Hear dermatologist Dr. Ronald Prussick and cardio-immunologist Dr. Brittany Weber answer such questions and more.                Join host Archie Franklin as he takes a deep dive into the use of GLP-1 receptor agonists and GIP agonists and the convergence of systemic inflammation rela...

Description: "When joint pain is present, the diagnosis of psoriatic arthritis needs to be made as soon as possible, ideally within six months to limit joint inflammation" Dr. Vinod Chandran mentions as he discusses efforts to identify a diagnostic test for those at risk of developing psoriatic arthritis.             Join host Jeff Brown as he speaks with leading rheumatologist and clinician scien...

Description: "What is metabolic disease and why do I have it on top of psoriatic disease?" Hear dermatologist Dr. Ronald Prussick and registered dietitian Danielle Cahalan explore this collision of diseases and how you can take control to help reduce the impact of inflammation.               Join host Corinne Rutkowski as she discusses why metabolic disease occurs with psoriasis and psoriatic arth...

Description: Coping with psoriasis can be challenging when your routine changes. Hear NPF Youth Ambassadors Aditi, Alyssa, and Pierce offer what they do to overcome such challenges when out of their routine.                 Join host Kaleigh Welch as she discusses tips for coping with changes that occur when traveling to visit family or friends, going on vacation, camping, or a change in schedule...

After being diagnosed with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis, finding a community that understood how life changed meant everything to Jody Quinn, Ben and Kathryn Rifenbark.              Join host Alan Simmons as he addresses life with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis before and after finding the National Psoriasis Foundation with 3 amazing volunteers – Jody Quinn, Ben and Kathryn Rifenbark. Hear...

Description: Learn why advocating for care is crucial when moderate to severe plaque psoriasis develops at a young age or in high-impact sites, and how advanced biologic therapies can offer effective solutions for those that may be undertreated. Join moderator Kaitlin Walden, patient advocate Carolyn, and dermatologist Dr Candrice Heath as they discuss the realities of living with moderate to seve...

Hear leading dermatologist Dr. E. James Song and patient advocate Ana Rinck share their perspectives on the use of biosimilars to manage psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. The use of biosimilars is growing with 24 currently on the market and more on the way for the treatment of psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. What does this mean for you? Find out as we explore the use of biosimilars, the impact...

Description:  Nail psoriasis is tough to treat. Hear Rebecca, a patient who lives with nail psoriasis, and dermatologist Dr. Paul Yamauchi discuss the diagnosis, care, and treatment for this high-impact site.               Join host Roy Pankey as he addresses the complexities of nail psoriasis from diagnosis to coping and the latest research and treatments with leading dermatologist, Dr. Paul Yama...

"Help! It's winter and my psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis is flaring." Listen as certified physician assistant Eileen Cheever offers tips to help manage psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis flares that occur during the winter months.              Join host Corinne Rutkowski as she explores tips for managing psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis when cold weather flares the disease with Certified Physic...

Description: In this episode hear board-certified dermatologist Dr. Omar Noor and special guest, music icon Art Garfunkel discuss management of and living with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis. Join us for this special episode of Psoriasis Uncovered as music icon Art Garfunkel shares his personal journey with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis. Alongside renowned dermatologist Dr. Omar Noor an...

Description: Psoriatic disease affects far more than just the skin. Hear leading dermatologist Dr. April Armstrong and Dr. Benoît Guérrette discuss this and more with Jensen, a patient advocate. Psoriatic disease affects not only the skin but it can impact confidence, emotional and social well-being, and daily life. In this episode, join moderator Dr. Guy Eakin, Chief Scientific and Medical Office...

Description: Chronic pain can be difficult to live with. If you have psoriatic arthritis you know all too well what that means. Listen as physiatrist Dr. Erin Maslowski and LB Herbert offer ways to manage pain before it manages your life.   Join host Susan McClelland-Tobert, a retired pediatric cardiologist who also lives with psoriatic disease as she uncovers the topic of what is chronic pain and...

Description: In this episode, we'll explore what it means to aim for no compromise in psoriatic arthritis care—addressing both skin and joint symptoms with dermatologist and rheumatologist Dr. Saakshi Khattri and patient advocate Dayna Pham who lives with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis.   Join moderator Jeff Brown as he asks how patients and their healthcare providers can work in partnership to...

Description: Listen as NPF Medical Board Members, dermatologist Dr. Robert Kalb and rheumatologist Dr. Sergio Schwartzman discuss the connections between psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis, from cytokines to triggers, current and future treatments.   Join moderator Alan Simmons as he gains insights on what connects psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis with leading experts in psoriatic disease and NPF...

Episode Description:  Not sure if you should receive a vaccine given your psoriasis or psoriatic arthritis medication?    Dermatologist Dr. Jason Hawkes explores this question along with vaccination recommendations for adults receiving biologics and oral therapies for psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. Listen as hosts Jeff Brown and LB Herbert discuss key questions about vaccine use and psoriatic...

Episode Description:  Listen as Kim Beer, Senior Vice President of Policy and External Affairs with the National Health Council, and Dermatologist, Dr. Jeffrey Cohen d iscuss the 2025 Medicare changes in relation to psoriatic disease and what's to come in 2026 with Jason Harris, Vice President of Government Relations and Advocacy at NPF.   Join this discussion about what changes occurred with Medi...

Dermatologist Dr. Erin Boh and patient advocate Brian Lehrschall discuss the challenge of managing weight, psoriasis, and psoriatic arthritis which share common inflammatory pathways and what can be done to improve all together.   Join moderator Jennifer Bomberger as she asks what is the connection between psoriatic disease and excess weight and what can be done to counter the effects of inflammat...

Leading dermatologist and NPF Medical Board Member, Dr. Tina Bhutani, and Gail Reiser who lives with plaque psoriasis discuss what "on treatment remission" means for those who have the disease and health care providers.   Join moderator and resident physician Olivia Kam as she discusses the definition of on treatment remission for plaque psoriasis, and how this definition impacts the management of...

Pediatric rheumatologist Dr. Pamela Weiss speaks with Michael and his 12 year old daughter Ava about   navigating the challenge of living with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis together as a family.   Join moderator Kaleigh Welch as she discusses the challenges of living with psoriasis and juvenile psoriatic arthritis (JPsA) from diagnosis, misconceptions about psoriatic disease, to management and...

Is it scalp psoriasis or something else? If it is scalp psoriasis what do I do about it? These questions and more are answered by leading dermatologist Dr. Ronald Prussick as we uncover what is scalp psoriasis. Join host  Corinne Rutkowski as she talks with dermatologist and Vice Chair of the NPF Medical Board, Dr. Ronald Prussick from Washington Dermatology Center in Rockville and Frederick, MD a...

Hear Christopher McKim's journey with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis and the latest clinical trial results from dermatologist, Dr. Christine Cornejo. Join this discussion with moderator Archie Franklin as Christopher McKim, a BMS employee living with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis, and Dr. Christine Cornejo, Director and US Medical Engagement Lead for Dermatology and Rheumatology at BMS,...

Feeling adventurous but not sure how to travel with your psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis? Listen as certified physician assistant Rosemary Son offers tips to help make your care easier while traveling near or far.        Join hosts LB Herbert and Kaitlin Walden as they talk tips for making travel easier whether in the US or abroad with certified Physician Assistant Rosemary Son from UT Southwest...

Join us to hear Jennifer's incredible unexpected journey from mysterious, itchy skin blotches leading to a full psoriasis diagnosis and how she found the right treatment for her with dermatologist Dr. Christina Feser and Mind. Px. Listen as Jennifer tells her diagnostic odyssey from itchy, skin blotches to psoriasis with host Max Blitstein as together they explore her journey from topical treatmen...

Having Generalized Pustular Psoriasis (GPP) can steam roll your life. Hear how dermatologist Dr. Oanh Lauring and patient advocate Jordan Hicks overcame the challenge of recognition to treating this rare form of psoriasis. GPP is far more than just psoriasis. Recognition of this form of psoriasis with a unique cytokine presents challenges when symptoms are not so apparent and confusing. Join host...