Beyond Skin Deep: Impacts of Psoriatic Arthritis

To help keep the risk of COVID-19 at bay, the National Psoriasis Foundation’s COVID-19 Task Force set out to determine how we can safely continue treating our patients with psoriatic arthritis. Tune in as Dr. Matt Birnholz discusses the strategies identified by the COVID-19 Task Force.

Medication adherence is vital for patients with psoriatic arthritis. Rheumatologist Dr. Joseph Huffstutter explains some of the barriers to treatment compliance and the role diagnosis acceptance can play in medication adherence.

Patients with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) endure a host of physical symptoms, but could those symptoms be contributing to psychological issues? Dr. Matt Birnholz shares a study that examines the prevalence of sleep disturbances, fatigue, anxiety, and depression in PsA patients.

With multiple FDA-approved biologics available for patients with psoriatic arthritis, how do we decide which option is best for each patient? Rheumatologist Dr. Joseph Huffstutter details what biologic therapies we have to choose from and the rationale for choosing one over another.

In the face of a chronic condition like psoriatic arthritis (PsA), patients often experience painful flare-ups, anxiety, or depression that can impact their confidence and overall quality of life. Rheumatologist Dr. Joseph Huffstutter shares how we can help PsA patients come to terms with their diagnosis.

Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is a chronic condition that requires lifelong pain and symptom management. So how can we help patients with PsA cope with this disease and prepare for the unexpected? Rheumatologist Dr. Joseph Huffstutter details counseling strategies and talks about how we can help these patients improve their quality of life while living with PsA.

Since nutrition plays an important role in controlling the inflammatory effects of psoriatic arthritis, Dr. Robin Dore from UCLA is here to review the recommended diet for patients with psoriatic arthritis.

Tune in to hear Dr. Robin Dore, Clinical Professor of Medicine at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, share what she looks for when she suspects a patient may have psoriatic arthritis.

Physical disabilities, chronic pain, psychosocial stress, and even an increased risk of heart disease are just some of the negative impacts psoriatic arthritis can have on a patient’s life. Joining Mario Nacinovich to discuss the symptoms and barriers patients with untreated psoriatic arthritis can experience and how we can help our patients overcome them is Dr. Robin Dore, Clinical Professor of Medicine at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA in Los Angeles, California.

A multidisciplinary approach between dermatologists and rheumatologists is required for treating and caring for patients with psoriatic arthritis (PsA). So how should these two specialists work together to achieve the best outcome for their patients? What challenges do they each face, and how can they overcome them?

Dr. Michael Greenberg, dermatologist from the Illinois Dermatology Institute, and Dr. Madelaine Feldman, Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine at Tulane University School of Medicine and practicing rheumatologist, come together to provide their perspectives from their careers on this topic.

Beyond Skin Deep: Impacts of Psoriatic Arthritis is sponsored by Lilly. Content for this non-certified educational series is produced and controlled by ReachMD. This series is intended for health care professionals only.