Psoriasis patients live with pain, itchiness, and skin flakiness every day, not to mention stigma of their condition, the cost of treatment, and the difficulties in getting insurance coverage. Psoriasis is not curable, and many people will have it for the rest of their lives. But the good news is that new medications are being developed every day that hold fresh promise for those with psoriasis.

“We forget what life was like without psoriasis. With the advances that we have, for many of our patients we can do better that they currently are if they’re still struggling with this disease,” says dermatologist Joel Gelfand, MD.

Among the highlights in this episode:

1:45 – New medications are easing the burden for many patients

2:34 – “Emotionally, it lifts you.”

3:33 - Life-changing results are not necessarily permanent

4:14 – A comprehensive treatment plan is essential

6:14 – With the advances that we have, we can do better for many patients

6:39 – Psoriasis treatment has drastically changed

Contact Our Host:

David Brandt: dbrandt@ghlf.org

We want to hear what you think. Send your comments, or a video or audio clip of yourself, to Psoriasis@ghlf.org

Catch up on all our episodes on our website or on your favorite podcast channel.

Psoriasis patients live with pain, itchiness, and skin flakiness every day, not to mention stigma of their condition, the cost of treatment, and the difficulties in getting insurance coverage. Psoriasis is not curable, and many people will have it for the rest of their lives. But the good news is that new medications are being developed every day that hold fresh promise for those with psoriasis.
&ldquo;We forget what life was like without psoriasis. With the advances that we have, for many of our patients we can do better that they currently are if they&rsquo;re still struggling with this disease,&rdquo; says dermatologist Joel Gelfand, MD.
Among the highlights in this episode:
1:45 &ndash; New medications are easing the burden for many patients
2:34 &ndash; &ldquo;Emotionally, it lifts you.&rdquo;
3:33 - Life-changing results are not necessarily permanent
4:14 &ndash; A comprehensive treatment plan is essential
6:14 &ndash; With the advances that we have, we can do better for many patients
6:39 &ndash; Psoriasis treatment has drastically changed
Contact Our Host:
David Brandt: <a href="mailto:dbrandt@ghlf.org">dbrandt@ghlf.org</a>
We want to hear what you think. Send your comments, or a video or audio clip of yourself, to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Psoriasis@ghlf.org">Psoriasis@ghlf.org</a>
Catch up on all our episodes on our website or on your favorite podcast channel.

We bring you stories about different people’s experiences with psoriasis, and hear from medical professionals who treat the condition every day. Our goal is to share information to help you manage your psoriasis, seek out the best treatment options, and live a more full and productive life.This podcast is part of the Global Healthy Living Foundation Podcast Network.

We bring you stories about different people&rsquo;s experiences with psoriasis, and hear from medical professionals who treat the condition every day. Our goal is to share information to help you manage your psoriasis, seek out the best treatment options, and live a more full and productive life.This podcast is part of the <a href="https://ghlf.org">Global Healthy Living Foundation</a>&nbsp;Podcast Network.

Getting Clear On Psoriasis

We bring you stories about different people’s experiences with psoriasis, and hear from medical professionals who treat the condition every day. Our goal is to share information to help you manage your psoriasis, seek out the best treatment options, and live a more full and productive life. This podcast is part of the Global Healthy Living Foundation Podcast Network.

We bring you stories about different people&rsquo;s experiences with psoriasis, and hear from medical professionals who treat the condition every day. Our goal is to share information to help you manage your psoriasis, seek out the best treatment options, and live a more full and productive life. This podcast is part of the <a href="https://ghlf.org">Global Healthy Living Foundation</a>&nbsp;Podcast Network.

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