Summary

Shawn Thomas shares his journey as a psoriasis patient and co-founder of Solay. He describes his initial symptoms and the progression of his psoriasis, leading to his diagnosis in 2018. Shawn discusses the emotional impact of being diagnosed with an incurable disease and the challenges of managing psoriasis on a daily basis. He emphasizes the importance of sharing his diagnosis and finding support from others who also have psoriasis. Shawn explores various treatment options he tried, including topical corticosteroids and natural remedies, before discovering the Goeckerman therapy. He shares his experience of self-administering the therapy using over-the-counter coal tar and UVB light.

Learn more about Solay at: https://solayhealth.com/

Takeaways

• Psoriasis is an incurable disease that can have a significant emotional impact on patients.

Chapters

00:00 - Introduction and Guest Introduction

02:19 - Diagnosis and Challenges of Psoriasis

12:18 - Discovering Goeckerman Therapy

19:06 - Personal Experience with Goeckerman Therapy

27:24 - Innovations in Access to Dermatological Care

35:03 -The Future of Dermatology and Healthcare

40:16 - Conclusion and Closing Remarks