Psound Bytes™

Psound Bytes™

National Psoriasis Foundation presents Psound Bytes™, a podcast series about living with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis with leading experts discussing topics that offer a better understanding of the disease and management, to coping and thriving with the disease. Listen to world renowned dermatologists and rheumatologists discuss the latest news in psoriatic disease management.

Episodes

June 26, 2025 23 mins

Join 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 itc...

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Having Generalized Pustular Psoriasis (GPP) can steam roll your life. Hear how dermatologist Dr. Oanh Lauring and patient advocate Jordan Hicks overcame the challenge of recognition to treating this rare form of psoriasis.

GPP is far more than just psoriasis. Recognition of this form o...

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Have a red, painful eye that’s sensitive to light? Could be uveitis. Hear ophthalmologist Dr. Timothy Janetos discuss uveitis and how it relates to psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis.

Join host Takieyah Mathis for an eye opening discussion about uveitis, cataracts, and eye health with o...

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Osteoporosis is a silent disease. There is no pain or other symptoms but inflammation in the gut and joints is a risk factor. Learn about your risks and what you can do for osteoporosis from rheumatologist Dr. Diana Sandler.

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Not sure what Minimal Disease Activity or MDA is and how it relates to psoriatic arthritis and your joints? Listen as rheumatologist Dr. Arthur Mandelin explains what MDA means.

Join hosts Jeff Brown and LB Herbert as they discuss minimal disease activity in psoriatic arthritis with na...

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Psoriasis in high impact sites like the scalp, nails, genitals, palms, and soles is challenging. Hear views on living with such difficult to treat areas, and how appropriate treatments offer patient centered care from internationally recognized dermatologist Dr. Andrew Blauvelt, chair of the NPF Medical Board, patient advocates Brittany Murray and Crystal Gatlin, with moderator Corinne Rutkowski. This episode is provided with suppo...

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Explore groundbreaking updates in psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis research from the 2025 AAD Annual Meeting with dermatologist Dr. Mona Shahriari.

Join host Archie Franklin and renowned dermatologist Dr. Mona Shahriari as they unpack the latest research and clinical insights into managing psoriatic disease. This episode dives into head-to-head therapeutic trials, fast-acting treatments for high-impact ar...

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Facing 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 On...

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Making an impact as a volunteer can happen in many different ways. Hear what it means to volunteer and come together to attend the NPF IMPACT Volunteer Leadership Summit as 3 fabulous volunteers, John Romano, Alena Chapman, and NPF Board Member Chris Lindsay, share their experiences and how they fundraise to make a difference in the psoriatic disease community with Carol Osterhaus, NPF Senior Regional Development Manager for the Ce...

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Having psoriasis may mean you're at risk for other diseases. Listen as moderators Alan Simmons and Kaleigh Welch explore cardiovascular disease, calcium build-up, NAFLD, sleep disorders, depression, anxiety, and the big question - does risk equal certainty with Dr. John Barbieri, Assistant Professor at Harvard Medical School, an investigator of the CP3 Study, and the Smart Phone Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Study. 

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The journey from the first sign of plaque psoriasis to diagnosis and beyond is very familiar to Brandon, Christy and Daryl. Hear these real patients share the good and the bad of their plaque psoriasis journeys with moderator Max Blitstein. Listen as they discuss how they became empowered self advocates by speaking up for themselves with their healthcare provider. What differences did it make for them? Tune in to find out. This epi...

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February 11, 2025 31 mins

Inverse psoriasis is more challenging to treat and to keep under control. Learn more as we uncover inverse psoriasis from what it is, typical symptoms and sites, other potential diseases, to being a risk factor for psoriatic arthritis, and what treatments are used either alone or in combination with dermatologist Dr. Jeffrey Cohen, Director, Psoriasis Treatment Program at Yale University School of Medicine and moderator Kaitlin Wal...

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Listen as Jeff Brown, LB Herbert, and Kaitlin Walden share their insights on partnering with doctors, advocating for your health, and navigating relationships - whether it's dating, family, or work. They also explore the challenges of living with a visible skin disease like psoriasis and the hidden struggles of psoriatic arthritis. As LB Herbert wisely puts it "We've all got baggage. It just might be a different type of luggage". 

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Listen to this unique episode that is so good it had to be split into two episodes! Hear our moderators Jeff Brown, LB Herbert, and Kaitlin Walden comment honestly on what it means to live with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis from the challenge of not knowing what each day brings, feeling confident, coping with fears, medication changes, to advocating for your own health care. It's possible you may feel the same way and learn a f...

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Hear this inspiring conversation about living with psoriasis as a child, being diagnosed with PsA later, and treating with a biologic from teen Sophia and college student Jackie with moderator Kaleigh Welch. Listen to their treatment journey, overcoming fears of using a biologic, and what tips they use to live each day not defined by their psoriatic disease. This episode is provided with support from Bristol Myers Squibb. 

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Join moderator Emily Wallack as we hear how Mark, a patient living with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis, rediscovered self-love after finding ILUMYA® (tildrakizumab-asmn), a treatment that he receives for little to no cost with coverage under Medicare Part B with a suppl...

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Clinical studies are not always representative of the actual patient population, which can limit our understanding of patient outcomes. Join NPF moderator Takieyah Mathis as we hear from LaShell Robinson and Marygrace Corral with Takeda on why it's so important to ensure diversity in clinical research, what they are doing to improve racial diversity in their clinical studies, and how you can support these efforts. This episode is s...

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On this episode, we'll talk about redefining remission - when a patient and their healthcare practitioner work together to discuss and create a personalized approach to psoriatic arthritis care with moderator Jeff Brown and guests Noelia Ferreyra, a patient advocate living with psoriatic disease, and Dr. Saakshi Khattri, a dermatologist/rheumatologist in New York who serves on the medical board of the NPF. This podcast is sponsored...

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Plaque psoriasis is a lifelong disease with no cure, but living well with clearer skin is possible. This World Psoriasis Day dermatologist/rheumatologist Dr. Alice Gottlieb discusses the benefits of a once-daily, steroid-free prescription treatment for adults with plaque psoriasis. Discover how this effective, safe and well-tolerated option can help manage plaque psoriasis, even on affected sensitive areas. This episode is sponsore...

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October 22, 2024 25 mins

In 2025 key changes impact Medicare beneficiaries. Listen as Jason Harris, NPF VP of Government Relations & Advocacy and dermatologist/rheumatologist Dr. Alice Gottlieb with the Dept. of Dermatology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, discuss issues and tips for transitioning to Medicare health coverage, the $2,000 expense cap, and smoothing expenses. This episode is made possible with support from Sun Pharma and Novartis. 

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