Ep. 265 "Exploring Connections Between Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis"

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 known drivers of psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis, common triggers, benefits of targeted treatments, remission of disease, and upcoming treatment trends.

The intent of this episode is to identify potential connections between psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis, and how targeted treatments have changed the outlook for management of psoriatic disease.

This episode is sponsored by Novartis.

Timestamps:

(0:41) Intro to Psoriasis Uncovered and guest welcome dermatologist Dr. Robert Kalb and rheumatologist Dr. Sergio Schwartzman who are both involved in clinical care and research of psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. 

(1:15) Current known pro-inflammatory cytokines and cells found in psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis.  

(5:33) Types of psoriasis that may lead to a higher risk of developing psoriatic arthritis.

(9:33) Common triggers for psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis that could cause flares of the disease.

(12:59) Key factors that are considered when choosing a treatment plan for any individual with psoriatic arthritis and psoriasis.

(18:04) What treatment remission means for psoriasis.

(19:36) Use of minimal disease activity (MDA) in psoriatic arthritis and what it means.

(22:14) How a better understanding of the disease has led to more effective treatment choices and what choices are used by Dr. Kalb and Dr. Schwartzman for the management of psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis.

(28:39) New developments in treatment and research in psoriatic arthritis and psoriasis.

(36:01) Given treatment advancements it's a wonderful time to treat psoriatic disease.

3 Key Takeaways:

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