Ep 7– Importance of Proper Treatment

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 t…

Ep 6 – Coping with Stigma

Uncomfortable confrontations with strangers. Embarrassment at the gym. Weird stares from cashiers at the grocery store. For psoriasis patients, dealing with the stigma of their disease is a way of life. Many go to great lengths to hide their skin symptoms. Psoriasis differs from many other “invisi…

Ep 5 – Biologics: What to Expect

Biologic medications are allowing many psoriasis patients to experience clear skin for the first time in years. These complex drugs target the immune system to tamp down the root cause of psoriasis. But there are downsides: biologics can be very expensive, and doctors and patients may have to battl…

Ep 4 – Is Your Treatment Working?

Treatment for psoriasis varies according to its severity, and in this episode we look at the different treatment options. Topical ointments and creams may work well for some patients, while others may respond to light therapy (phototherapy) administered in a dermatologist’s office. But for more sev…

Ep 3 – Building Your Psoriasis Care Team

It’s quite common for psoriasis patients to also experience related health conditions like psoriatic arthritis, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and mental health issues like depression and anxiety. In this episode, we look at the importance of having a coordinated care team to address all the rel…

Ep 2 – Living with Psoriasis

Everyone with psoriasis has worried at some point about how others will react to the rashes and plaques on their skin. People may be grossed out or wonder if the condition is contagious. In this episode, we hear of some of these embarassing encounters, and learn how psoriasis patients cope with a l…

Ep 1 – You’ve Been Diagnosed: Now What?

It can be overwhelming to learn you have psoriasis — but understanding what it is (and isn’t), how it’s treated, and what to expect along the way can help. In this episode, patients share what they wish they knew after they were diagnosed — and doctors share key things every psoriasis patient shoul…