Educational webcasts
Our free webcasts are designed to provide you with the most current news in psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis research and treatment from leaders in the dermatology and rheumatology fields. Register and join us for the live event, or view a recording of the event at a later time.
Kristina Callis Duffin, M.D.
March 31, 2010 5p.m. PST/8p.m. EST
Research into the treatment of psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis is on a fast track. Join us for the latest news on treatments coming down the development pipeline. Find out how the FDA approves treatments. Learn about the most promising treatment pathways, and how drugs in development could benefit the psoriasis community.
Our free webcasts are designed to provide you with the most current news in psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis research and treatment from leaders in the dermatology and rheumatology fields. Register and join us for the live event, or view a recording of the event at a later time.
You will need to download and install the video player in order to view previous webcasts. Please note that the video player and webcast files have been saved in .zip format and you will need to have a compression utility (i.e. WinZip, StuffIt).
Treating with topicals
Lakshi Aldredge, MSN, ANP-C
The first attempt to treat mild to moderate psoriasis is often a topical medication, which is applied to the skin. Learn about the different types of topical treatments available, including steroids, vitamin A and D derivatives, anthralin and over-the-counter products. Nurse practitioner Lakshi Aldredge will help you gain an understanding of your topical options and how to maximize their effectiveness. She will also present an overview of myths, facts and fiction about topical treatments for psoriasis.
Psoriatic Arthritis
Dr. Elaine Husni
December 15, 2009
Up to 30 percent of psoriasis patients will develop psoriatic arthritis, a chronic inflammatory form of arthritis that causes swelling and stiffness of the joints. Becoming familiar with the signs and symptoms can help lead to an earlier diagnosis and treatment. This is important because it can prevent or reduce permanent joint damage. This presentation will focus on the signs, symptoms, treatments and risk factors associated with psoriatic arthritis. Elaine Husni, MD, MPH, Vice Chair, Department of Rheumatic and Immunologic Disease of the Cleveland Clinic, and Director of Clinical Outcomes Research, will describe how psoriatic arthritis can affect your body and what you can do to control it.
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Dr. Stefan Weiss
September 24, 2009
Learn about the power of light! This webcast will explain all you need to know about the different types of light therapy, including lasers, ultraviolet light A (UVA), ultraviolet light B (UVB) and natural sunlight. Stefan C. Weiss, M.D., MHSc, Clinical Instructor at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, will discuss the safety and effectiveness of light therapy and give you the tools you need to make an informed decision about using this form of treatment.
Dr. Joel Gelfand
August 6, 2009
Psoriasis is a complex, chronic skin disease. In this presentation, we will examine the latest research that has looked at other health risks that have been associated with psoriasis. These include psoriatic arthritis, cardiovascular disease, diabetes and other problems. We will also review strategies that could help improve psoriasis and reduce the risk of associated diseases.
Dr. Valori Treloar
June 30, 2009
There are many things you can do to complement the care you receive from your dermatologist or rheumatologist. An integrative approach is particularly useful for considering the whole patient. Integrated care and patient wellness are especially important considering recent news about health risks associated with psoriasis. Learn how incorporating changes into your lifestyle is likely to improve your psoriasis and how they can help reduce your chances of developing heart disease, hypertension, diabetes, insulin resistance, obesity and other health risks.
Dr. Andrew Blauvelt
March 31, 2009
Although references to psoriasis go all the way back to Hippocrates, there is no cure and no consensus on the cause of psoriasis. In this webcast, Dr. Andrew Blauvelt, of Oregon Science and Health University, explains the potential causes of psoriasis and some revealing connections between psoriasis and arthritis, depression, and heart attacks.
The views and opinions expressed in the webcasts are those of the speakers. The speakers' views and opinions are not endorsed by the National Psoriasis Foundation or its sponsors.