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.

A podcast series about what it takes to live better with psoriasis — from the experts who treat it and the people who live with it.

Living with psoriasis isn’t easy. It can be physically and emotionally challenging, with symptoms that disrupt your daily life and leave you feeling disconnected. But with the right information, treatment plan, and support, managing psoriasis becomes a lot more possible — and hopeful.

This podcast series is here to help. Each episode features real stories from people living with psoriasis and expert insights from the healthcare professionals who care for them. Our goal is to provide helpful, relatable information that empowers you to take control of your care, explore treatment options, and live a fuller, more connected life.

This podcast is part of the Global Healthy Living Foundation Podcast Network.

A podcast series about what it takes to live better with psoriasis &mdash; from the experts who treat it and the people who live with it.
Living with psoriasis isn&rsquo;t easy. It can be physically and emotionally challenging, with symptoms that disrupt your daily life and leave you feeling disconnected. But with the right information, treatment plan, and support, managing psoriasis becomes a lot more possible &mdash; and hopeful.
This podcast series is here to help. Each episode features real stories from people living with psoriasis and expert insights from the healthcare professionals who care for them. Our goal is to provide helpful, relatable information that empowers you to take control of your care, explore treatment options, and live a fuller, more connected life.
This podcast is part of the&nbsp;<a href="https://ghlf.org">Global Healthy Living Foundation</a>&nbsp;Podcast Network.

Getting Clear On Psoriasis

A podcast series about what it takes to live better with psoriasis — from the experts who treat it and the people who live with it.

Living with psoriasis isn’t easy. It can be physically and emotionally challenging, with symptoms that disrupt your daily life and leave you feeling disconnected. But with the right information, treatment plan, and support, managing psoriasis becomes a lot more possible — and hopeful.

This podcast series is here to help. Each episode features real stories from people living with psoriasis and expert insights from the healthcare professionals who care for them. Our goal is to provide helpful, relatable information that empowers you to take control of your care, explore treatment options, and live a fuller, more connected life.

This podcast is part of the Global Healthy Living Foundation Podcast Network.

A podcast series about what it takes to live better with psoriasis &mdash; from the experts who treat it and the people who live with it.
Living with psoriasis isn&rsquo;t easy. It can be physically and emotionally challenging, with symptoms that disrupt your daily life and leave you feeling disconnected. But with the right information, treatment plan, and support, managing psoriasis becomes a lot more possible &mdash; and hopeful.
This podcast series is here to help. Each episode features real stories from people living with psoriasis and expert insights from the healthcare professionals who care for them. Our goal is to provide helpful, relatable information that empowers you to take control of your care, explore treatment options, and live a fuller, more connected life.
This podcast is part of the <a href="https://ghlf.org">Global Healthy Living Foundation</a>&nbsp;Podcast Network.

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