Ep. #269 "Melodies & Medicine: Navigating Psoriasis with Art Garfunkel"
Psoriasis Uncovered
Description: In this episode hear board-certified dermatologist Dr. Omar Noor and special guest, music icon Art Garfunkel discuss management of and living with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis. Join us for this special episode of Psoriasis Uncovered as music icon Art Garfunkel shares his personal journey with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis. Alongside renowned dermatologist Dr. Omar Noor and moderator Max Blitstein, Art shares insights on his diagnosis, how psoriasis has impacted his musical career, and his experience using the treatment Ilumya (tildrakizumab-asmn). Tune in to explore...
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Ep. #268 "Beyond the Surface: Rethinking Psoriasis Severity and Elevating the Patient Voice"
Psoriasis Uncovered
Description: Psoriatic disease affects far more than just the skin. Hear leading dermatologist Dr. April Armstrong and Dr. Benoît Guérrette discuss this and more with Jensen, a patient advocate. Psoriatic disease affects not only the skin but it can impact confidence, emotional and social well-being, and daily life. In this episode, join moderator Dr. Guy Eakin, Chief Scientific and Medical Officer at NPF, as we explore the disconnect between clinical classifications of psoriasis and what patients experience in real-life with leading dermatologist Dr. April Armstrong, Dr. Benoît Guérrette,...
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Ep. 267 "Managing Chronic Pain with Psoriatic Arthritis"
Psoriasis Uncovered
Description: Chronic pain can be difficult to live with. If you have psoriatic arthritis you know all too well what that means. Listen as physiatrist Dr. Erin Maslowski and LB Herbert offer ways to manage pain before it manages your life. Join host Susan McClelland-Tobert, a retired pediatric cardiologist who also lives with psoriatic disease as she uncovers the topic of what is chronic pain and how to manage it with Dr. Erin Maslowski, a physiatrist at Emplify Health System who specializes in physical medicine, rehabilitation and pain management, along with LB Herbert who also lives...
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Ep. 266 "No Compromise: Skin, Joints, and You"
Psoriasis Uncovered
Description: In this episode, we’ll explore what it means to aim for no compromise in psoriatic arthritis care—addressing both skin and joint symptoms with dermatologist and rheumatologist Dr. Saakshi Khattri and patient advocate Dayna Pham who lives with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. Join moderator Jeff Brown as he asks how patients and their healthcare providers can work in partnership to create a comprehensive, personalized treatment plan that reflects the full impact of psoriatic disease with triple board-certified dermatologist, rheumatologist, and internist Dr Saakshi...
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Ep. 265 "Exploring Connections Between Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis"
Psoriasis Uncovered
Description: Listen as NPF Medical Board Members, dermatologist Dr. Robert Kalb and rheumatologist Dr. Sergio Schwartzman discuss the connections between psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis, from cytokines to triggers, current and future treatments. Join moderator Alan Simmons as he gains insights on what connects psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis with leading experts in psoriatic disease and NPF Medical Board members, dermatologist Dr. Robert Kalb with Buffalo Medical Group Dermatology, and rheumatologist Dr. Sergio Schwartzman from Schwartzman Rheumatology, as they discuss the...
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Ep. 264 "Vaccines and Psoriatic Disease: What You Need to Know"
Psoriasis Uncovered
Episode Description: Not sure if you should receive a vaccine given your psoriasis or psoriatic arthritis medication? Dermatologist Dr. Jason Hawkes explores this question along with vaccination recommendations for adults receiving biologics and oral therapies for psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. Listen as hosts Jeff Brown and LB Herbert discuss key questions about vaccine use and psoriatic disease with dermatologist and NPF Medical Board member Dr. Jason Hawkes who is co-owner, Chief Scientific Officer, and investigator with the Oregon Medical Research Center. Hear...
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Ep. 263 "Let’s Talk: Know Your Medicare Options and What Changes Mean for You"
Psoriasis Uncovered
Episode Description: Listen as Kim Beer, Senior Vice President of Policy and External Affairs with the National Health Council, and Dermatologist, Dr. Jeffrey Cohen discuss the 2025 Medicare changes in relation to psoriatic disease and what’s to come in 2026 with Jason Harris, Vice President of Government Relations and Advocacy at NPF. Join this discussion about what changes occurred with Medicare in 2025 that impact psoriatic disease care, outcomes to date, what’s to come in 2026, and what you should consider when choosing health care plans during open enrollment with...
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Ep. 262 "Finding My Path to Managing Psoriatic Disease and Excess Weight"
Psoriasis Uncovered
Dermatologist Dr. Erin Boh and patient advocate Brian Lehrschall discuss the challenge of managing weight, psoriasis, and psoriatic arthritis which share common inflammatory pathways and what can be done to improve all together. Join moderator Jennifer Bomberger as she asks what is the connection between psoriatic disease and excess weight and what can be done to counter the effects of inflammatory cytokines for both with leading dermatologist Dr. Erin Boh and Brian Lehrschall who has lost over 100 pounds using diet, exercise and a GLP-1 receptor agonist. Hear Brian’s story along with...
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Ep. 261 "Defining On Treatment Remission for Psoriasis and What it Means for You"
Psoriasis Uncovered
Leading dermatologist and NPF Medical Board Member, Dr. Tina Bhutani, and Gail Reiser who lives with plaque psoriasis discuss what “on treatment remission” means for those who have the disease and health care providers. Join moderator and resident physician Olivia Kam as she discusses the definition of on treatment remission for plaque psoriasis, and how this definition impacts the management of the disease and when to change treatments with leading dermatologist Dr. Tina Bhutani from Synergy Dermatology in San Francisco, and Gail Reiser who has been living with plaque psoriasis for...
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Ep. 260 "Learning How to Navigate Psoriatic Disease Together as a Family"
Psoriasis Uncovered
Pediatric rheumatologist Dr. Pamela Weiss speaks with Michael and his 12 year old daughter Ava about navigating the challenge of living with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis together as a family. Join moderator Kaleigh Welch as she discusses the challenges of living with psoriasis and juvenile psoriatic arthritis (JPsA) from diagnosis, misconceptions about psoriatic disease, to management and treatment with pediatric rheumatologist, Dr. Pamela Weiss from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Division of Rheumatology, along with Michael and Ava, whose psoriatic disease is truly a...
info_outlineFacing challenges presented by psoriasis can be an emotional roller coaster. From diagnosis, treatment choices, and the impact of bullying when a child has psoriasis can leave a parent feeling alone and helpless. Finding someone who's been on the same journey can be a benefit. Hear how parents Jessie Houston, Nadya Helt, and Emma Rhodes with moderator Michel Tarabocchia found the help and hope they needed through the NPF One to One Program.