Psoriasis Uncovered

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...

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. 

If you have psoriatic arthritis the chance of having a uveitis attack is 1 in 14. Hear rheumatologist Dr. James Rosenbaum, Chief of Arthritis and Rheumatic Diseases at OHSU and Chief of Ophthalmology at Legacy Devers Eye Institute describe what is uveitis, symptoms and why it's associated with psoriatic arthritis. 

Not sure what type of arthritis you have? Hear a comparison of key features and symptoms of psoriatic arthritis to rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis and gout from Dr. Arthur Mandelin, a rheumatologist with Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago. This podcast is part of the PsA Action Month activities which is supported in part by Amgen, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Celgene, Li...

Learn how the National Psoriasis Foundation's regional Advocacy Action Networks work to change or ensure legislative policies benefit people with psoriatic disease. Activities include step therapy reform, tackling rising out of pocket cost, Medicaid expansion and more. Hear about the issues and how many voices work collectively to achieve better policies for all. 

Are you overwhelmed by over-the-counter product choices for psoriatic disease? Hear what to look for and practical tips for use from Veronica Richardson, a certified nurse practitioner with Penn Dermatology, Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine in Philadelphia. 

Tiara may not have psoriatic disease but given her family connection she is quite familiar with concerns associated with the disease. At 13 years old she decided to do something and still chooses to raise awareness about psoriatic disease to this day. Hear how Tiara has made helping others her crowning achievement. 

Don't miss Greg Kingsley's very compelling and inspiring story about how he overcame many challenges from being overnight, cancer, and treating his psoriatic disease to running half and full marathons. Greg truly runs his life!

Hear highlights from extraordinary volunteers Kathleen Browning and Thomas Dvorak as they share why volunteering is a family affair and what they do (and you can too) to help the National Psoriasis Foundation attain its mission. In honor of Volunteer Appreciation Week a sincere thank you to all our volunteers!

Hear why phototherapy is still considered an effective treatment option for psoriasis along with a more in-depth look at the Light Treatment Effectiveness or LITE Study. Dr. Joel Gelfand, Director of the Psoriasis and Phototherapy Treatment Center at University of Pennsylvania, expands on his conversation about the value of phototherapy and who makes a good candidate for the LITE Study. 

Curious about the Light Treatment Effectiveness or LITE Study? Hear a preliminary conversation with Dr. Joel Gelfand, Director of the Psoriasis and Phototherapy Treatment Center at University of Pennsylvania, as he provides en"LITE"nment about what the study is, goals and how to become involved through this short podcast. (More details about phototherapy and the LITE study to arrive with the April...

This may be a question you're tempted to ask. Hear Dr. Ronald Prussick, Medical Director at Washington Dermatology Center in Rockville, MD, provide the rationale behind why maintaining treatment and lifestyle changes are important to the systemic nature of psoriasis.

No sure which skin disease you may have? Hear Dr. Benjamin Lockshin, a nationally recognized dermatologist with Derm Associates in Rockville and Silver Springs, MD, explain the distinctions between psoriasis, eczema, seborrheic dermatitis, and other skin diseases.

Hear Dr. Meyer Horn, founder and Medical Director of Dermatology + Aesthetics in Chicago, discuss the heterogeneous nature of psoriasis and why some treatments stop working for some but continue for others. 

Cyclist Josh Stelter shares his inspiring story about when he was diagnosed with psoriasis and how that discovery saved and changed his life. Hear how Josh turned frustration into opportunities to educate and help others with psoriatic disease. His positive spin on life may inspire you to look at life differently.

Learn what drives the heart and psoriatic disease connection and why even one plaque may be too much from Dr. Nehal Mehta, a cardiologist who is Chief of the Section of Inflammation and Cardiometabolic Diseases at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, MD. Dr. Mehta provides an update on his research around the impact of systemic inflammation using PET imaging. 

Hear what the new treatment guidelines for psoriatic arthritis from the American College of Rheumatology and the National Psoriasis Foundation may mean for you. Dr. Philip Mease, a rheumatologist and Director of the Rheumatology Clinical Research Division at Swedish Medical Center/Providence St. Joseph Health in Seattle, WA discusses key points about the guidelines. This "New Psoriatic Arthritis T...

This episode features Bonnie Duffy from the MAPRx coalition explaining the various mechanisms of the rulemaking process and providing examples of how programs like Medicare Part D are changed through regulation. Hear why it's important for you to know how regulatory policy is decided and learn more about how individuals living with psoriasis and/or psoriatic arthritis can impact such policy. 

Curious about biologic treatments for your child with psoriatic disease and what's coming in the future? Hear Dr. Amy Paller, world renowned pediatric dermatologist at Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine address the use of biologics in youth along with her research in risk factors for cardiovascular disease and a novel approach to topicals via targeted gene suppression. 

Wondering about treatment side effects? Hear the facts about psoriatic disease treatments from topicals to biologics from Dr. Ronald Prussick, Medical Director at Washington Dermatology Center in Rockville, MD.