Psoriasis Uncovered

Could dietary supplements offer a new lighter option for alleviating psoriasis symptoms? Hear from SkinBioTherapeutics CEO Stuart Ashman and CSO Dr. Catherine O'Neill about the science behind leveraging the gut-skin axis to improve skin health through a targeted blend of bacteria and from Chris, one of the participants in their recent study about his experience with his psoriasis. This episode is...

Celebrate World Psoriasis Day with NPF Medical Board member rheumatologist Dr. Soumya Reddy, NYU Langone Health, and Lisa Albany, AAD's Director of State Advocacy to hear how NPF, AAD, GRAPPA and PPACMAN work to build unity around policy, education and research to improve care for people with psoriasis and PsA. This World Psoriasis Day activity is supported by unrestricted educational grants from...

Join us for a conversation about types of vaccines and what's appropriate for use with immunosuppressive therapy. Dr. Sandy Chat from Indiana University School of Medicine and Dr. Christoph Ellebrecht, Clinical Instructor, Dept. of Dermatology at University of Pennsylvania, discuss the flu, shingles and mRNA vaccines. Psound Bytes is supported by unrestricted educational grants from Amgen, Bristol...

Bullying may not be what you assume it is. Hear renowned psychologist Dr. Catherine Sanderson, Department of Psychology, Amherst College, address bullying that impacts youth and adults from types of behaviors, the bystander effect, and what actions can defuse bullying and build allies for a more positive environment. Psound Bytes is supported by unrestricted educational grants from Amgen, Bristol...

Listen to this exciting update about the biggest treatment developments for biologics, oral agents and topicals for psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. Leading dermatologist Dr. Andrew Blauvelt, President of Oregon Medical Research Center in Portland shares clinical results, pathways, and why he's excited about such developments! This activity is supported by unrestricted educational grants from Am...

Is it plaque psoriasis, guttate psoriasis or both? Hear dermatologist and NPF Medical Board member Dr. G. Michael Lewitt from Illinois Dermatology Institute in Chicago discuss five types of psoriasis including symptoms, locations and treatment options. Newly diagnosed or not sure what type you have, this podcast is for you! This episode is supported by unrestricted educational grants from Amgen, B...

Join us for a discussion about collaborative care from the perspective of dermatologist and epidemiologist Dr. John Barbieri, Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, and NPF Board Chair Ron Grau. Hear how such care can be implemented and what can be done to shift siloed care to working as a team to improve your health outcomes. Psound Bytes is supported by unrestricted educational grants from Amge...

Listen to a fascinating update about genetic signals, familial risk and the work that's being done to understand how psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis develop from leading dermatologist and geneticist Dr. James T. Elder, Kirk D. Wuepper Professor of Molecular Genetic Dermatology, University of Michigan, Department of Dermatology. This episode is supported by unrestricted educational grants from Am...

Personalized medicine, latest treatments such as IL-23, TK2 inhibitors and a novel treatment in phase 2 clinical trials are just part of the latest news for psoriatic arthritis provided by rheumatologist Dr. Asim Khan with Voyage Healthcare in Maple Grove, MN. Psound Bytes is supported by unrestricted educational grants from AbbVie, Amgen, Bristol Myers Squibb, Janssen, and Novartis.

Hear why the gut microbiome is important and what's the latest research exploring the Gut-Joint-Skin axis from rheumatologist and leading expert in the microbiome, Dr. Jose Scher, Director of the Psoriatic Arthritis Center and Director of the Microbiome Center for Rheumatology and Autoimmunity at NYU Langone Health. Psound Bytes is supported by unrestricted educational grants from Amgen, Bristol M...

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 Squ...

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 f...

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 N...

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 mor...

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...

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, Br...

"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 My...

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 U...

Curious about celiac disease and if it's connected to psoriasis or psoriatic arthritis? Hear Brittany Link, registered and licensed dietitian at Advice for Eating in Houston, TX discuss symptoms, diagnosis, how CD differs from gluten sensitivity, and what to do if you think you have celiac disease. Psound Bytes is supported by  unrestricted educational grants from Amgen, Bristol Myers Squibb, Jans...

Hear myth buster, dermatologist and rheumatologist Dr. Joseph Merola from Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston give the facts about common myths associated with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis and what it means for you, our listeners! Includes discussion about treatment remission and where we now on the path to a cure. Psound Bytes is supported by unrestricted educational grants from Amgen, Br...

Dr. Elizabeth Perkins, founder of Rheumatology Care Center in Birmingham, AL, joins us to discuss different forms of arthritis, including psoriatic arthritis. Learn about the differences between each condition and the resources available to get on the path to diagnosis. This podcast episode is sponsored by Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation, which compensated Dr. Perkins for her time. For more i...

Curious about the research funded through the NPF? Hear about key research initiatives such as the PsA Diagnostic Test Grant and the Psoriasis Prevention Initiative along with the latest updates from Dr. Stacie Bell, Chief Scientific and Medical Officer, and Jackie Domire, Associate Director of Research and Medical Affairs. Psound Bytes is supported by unrestricted educational grants from Amgen, B...

Join us as we celebrate Founder's Week with a look at the then and now of psoriasis management with Pete Miller, a member of NPF's Board of Directors and former school principal who has lived with psoriasis for 59 years. Hear Pete's incredible story, his challenges and how psoriasis treatments have changed so much over the years. Psound Bytes is supported by unrestricted educational grants from Am...