Ep. 256 "The Psoriasis Partnership: How Proactive Care & Biologics Changed My Life"
Release Date: 06/26/2025
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info_outlineJoin us to hear Jennifer's incredible unexpected journey from mysterious, itchy skin blotches leading to a full psoriasis diagnosis and how she found the right treatment for her with dermatologist Dr. Christina Feser and Mind.Px.
Listen as Jennifer tells her diagnostic odyssey from itchy, skin blotches to psoriasis with host Max Blitstein as together they explore her journey from topical treatments to biologics, and the emotional toll this disease can take. Learn how this psoriasis patient found relief with Dr. Christina Feser through the use of new precision medicine technology to find the right treatment for her.
This episode highlights the importance of proactive care and the life-changing impact of finding the right medical support.
Timestamps:
· (0:00) Intro to Psound Bytes™ and guest welcome dermatologist Dr. Christina Feser and her patient Jennifer Kirsch.
· (1:26) Jennifer’s life prior to her diagnosis journey with psoriasis.
· (2:29) Symptoms, diagnosis, and initial treatment course.
· (4:26) The path to taking control of Jennifer’s psoriasis begins with a Mind.Px test.
· (9:15) Timeline for the Mind.Px test results and how it felt to get the test.
· (12:14) Implementation and results of the treatment recommended by Dr. Feser and the Mind.Px test.
· (17:22) The emotional impact of living with psoriasis.
· (19:24) Be proactive when something is not right. Listen to your body.
· (19:57) Getting on the right medicine initially has value.
· (21:16) While the journey is not easy, taking advantage of available technology offers better management of patients with psoriasis.
3 Key Takeaways:
· Diagnosis of psoriasis can be challenging but it all starts with finding the right health care provider who listens to you as a patient.
· Technology now exists through Mind.Px to help providers and patients select a therapy that is more biologically appropriate to manage their psoriasis.
· Be proactive in taking steps to ensure you receive the right treatment for you and your health.
Guest Bios:
Dr. Christina Feser is a board-certified dermatologist with Nashville Skin, a comprehensive dermatology center for adults and children where she specializes in the latest medical treatments for skin diseases such as psoriasis that impact the skin, scalp, hair, and nails. She has a passion for research, serving as Principal Investigator on numerous clinical trials with a focus on psoriasis, eczema, alopecia, vitiligo, and other skin diseases. She is a fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology, the American Osteopathic College of Dermatology, and is a member of the Nashville Dermatology Society and the Tennessee Dermatology Society.
Jennifer Kirsch, a patient of Dr. Feser’s, was diagnosed with psoriasis in November 2024 after initially being diagnosed with eczema. Taking matters into her own hands, Jennifer not only found the right care with Dr. Feser, but also the right treatment to help her live her life without the itch associated with psoriasis.
Resources:
Ø Current Biologics on the Market https://www.psoriasis.org/current-biologics-on-the-market/
Ø Mindera Health – Shaping the Era of Digital Predictive Skin Analytics https://minderahealth.com