Psoriasis Uncovered

Are you overwhelmed by over-the-counter product choices for psoriatic disease? Hear what to look for and practical tips for use from Veronica Richardson, a certified nurse practitioner with Penn Dermatology, Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine in Philadelphia.

Tiara may not have psoriatic disease but given her family connection she is quite familiar with concerns associated with the disease. At 13 years old she decided to do something and still chooses to raise awareness about psoriatic disease to this day. Hear how Tiara has made helping others her crowning achievement.

Don't miss Greg Kingsley's very compelling and inspiring story about how he overcame many challenges from being overnight, cancer, and treating his psoriatic disease to running half and full marathons. Greg truly runs his life!

Hear highlights from extraordinary volunteers Kathleen Browning and Thomas Dvorak as they share why volunteering is a family affair and what they do (and you can too) to help the National Psoriasis Foundation attain its mission. In honor of Volunteer Appreciation Week a sincere thank you to all our volunteers!

Hear why phototherapy is still considered an effective treatment option for psoriasis along with a more in-depth look at the Light Treatment Effectiveness or LITE Study. Dr. Joel Gelfand, Director of the Psoriasis and Phototherapy Treatment Center at University of Pennsylvania, expands on his conversation about the value of phototherapy and who makes a good candidate for the LITE Study.

Curious about the Light Treatment Effectiveness or LITE Study? Hear a preliminary conversation with Dr. Joel Gelfand, Director of the Psoriasis and Phototherapy Treatment Center at University of Pennsylvania, as he provides en"LITE"nment about what the study is, goals and how to become involved through this short podcast. (More details about phototherapy and the LITE study to arrive with the April 2nd episode.)

This may be a question you're tempted to ask. Hear Dr. Ronald Prussick, Medical Director at Washington Dermatology Center in Rockville, MD, provide the rationale behind why maintaining treatment and lifestyle changes are important to the systemic nature of psoriasis.

No sure which skin disease you may have? Hear Dr. Benjamin Lockshin, a nationally recognized dermatologist with Derm Associates in Rockville and Silver Springs, MD, explain the distinctions between psoriasis, eczema, seborrheic dermatitis, and other skin diseases.

Hear Dr. Meyer Horn, founder and Medical Director of Dermatology + Aesthetics in Chicago, discuss the heterogeneous nature of psoriasis and why some treatments stop working for some but continue for others.

Cyclist Josh Stelter shares his inspiring story about when he was diagnosed with psoriasis and how that discovery saved and changed his life. Hear how Josh turned frustration into opportunities to educate and help others with psoriatic disease. His positive spin on life may inspire you to look at life differently.