Psoriasis Uncovered

Listen as dermatologist Dr. Laura Ferris, Professor of Dermatology at the University of Pittsburgh, joins us to talk about the primary types of skin cancer, how it compares to psoriasis, risk factors (including those associated with medications), diagnosis, treatments, and tips to protect your skin while in the sun. Psound Bytes is supported by unrestricted educational grants from AbbVie, Amgen, Bristol Myers Squibb and Janssen.

We've heard biosimilars have been coming for a while. Now hear the latest news from Julie Reed, Executive Director with the Biosimilars Forum who answers questions about what biosimilars can be used for psoriasis, the meaning of terms such as reference product and interchangeable, and how biosimilars are proven to be safe, effective and lower cost.

Given the expansion of CBD products, dermatologist Dr. Jason Hawkes, Associate Professor of Dermatology at the University of California, Davis, returns to provide an update on the current landscape of CBD products for symptoms of psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. Includes survey results from the Medical Board assessing provider attitudes and knowledge of medical cannabis use.

Celebrity chef and restauranteur, Michelle Bernstein, joins us to speak for the first time about her experience with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) - from information she wished she knew to tips on how to advocate for yourself with your doctor. This episode is sponsored by Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation.

Hear Theo Ahadome, SVP of Commercialization at Happify Health, discuss how Kopa provides free digital care tools for people with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. Members receive community support, personalized content, advice from experts, and symptom trackers to help meet their mental and physical health needs. Learn more and take control of your health at kopa.com.

Learn more about body dysmorphia, symptoms and its relationship to psoriatic disease and self-esteem from psychiatrist Dr. Vanessa Cutler with NYU Langone Health and Dept. of Psychiatry at NYU Grossman School of Medicine. Family members listen to this episode to catch behaviors that might indicate when help is needed. Psound Bytes is supported by unrestricted educational grants from AbbVie, Amgen, Bristol Myers Squibb, Janssen, and Lilly.

Disparities exist across various types of clinical trials, and there is a need to bridge the gap between community and science. Listen as Krista Wixted, Program Delivery Lead at UCB, and Juma Mohamad Harun, who lives with psoriasis, promote and discuss inclusion of diversity in clinical trials, what UCB is doing to meet such needs, and how it is working to include "someone like me" in its clinical trials and community engagement programs.

Discover how the legacy of paying it forward began for four extraordinary One to One Program mentors - John Latella, Jaime Moy, Michel Tarabocchia and Jessica Houston. Hear their incredible stories about life with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis from treatment choices to how they found help when they needed it most. Psound Bytes is supported by unrestricted educational grants from AbbVie, Amgen, Bristol Myers Squibb, Janssen, and Lilly.

Hear the amazing stories of NPF Youth Ambassadors Emme and Neel who share their "origin" of when they were first diagnosed, how they tell others about their disease, to how they cope with the positives and negatives of living with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. Both will inspire you to celebrate being unique! Psound Bytes is supported by unrestricted educational grants from AbbVie, Amgen, Bristol Myers Squibb, Janssen, and Lilly.

Ever face the frustration of insurance denials for psoriatic disease treatments you need? Hear Elle Hurley, a member of the Patient Navigation Center Team and Sam Cox, State Government Relations Manager, offer tips to address insurance denials from steps you can take, what to document, and who to contact if an external appeal is needed. This episode is supported by unrestricted educational grants from Bristol Myers Squibb, Janssen and Lilly.