Getting Clear On Psoriasis

Apr 16 2025 9 ep. 14 mins
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A podcast series about what it takes to live better with psoriasis — from the experts who treat it and the people who live with it.

Living with psoriasis isn’t easy. It can be physically and emotionally challenging, with symptoms that disrupt your daily life and leave you feeling disconnected. But with the right information, treatment plan, and support, managing psoriasis becomes a lot more possible — and hopeful.

This podcast series is here to help. Each episode features real stories from people living with psoriasis and expert insights from the healthcare professionals who care for them. Our goal is to provide helpful, relatable information that empowers you to take control of your care, explore treatment options, and live a fuller, more connected life.

This podcast is part of the Global Healthy Living Foundation Podcast Network.

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Understanding Flares: The Physical Reality of Living with GPP

Apr 16 2025 25 mins  
In this second episode of Getting Clear on Psoriasis, we explore the physical toll of living with Generalized Pustular Psoriasis (GPP). Host Jilly Carter is joined by Nerea Moran, a nurse living with GPP, and Dr. Peter van de Kerkhof, a dermatologist from Radboud University Medical Center for a candid discussion about how GPP flares manifest and disrupt daily life. Nerea shares her

Managing Your Mental Health While Living with GPP

Apr 09 2025 21 mins  
In this first episode of season 2 of Getting Clear on Psoriasis, host Jilly Carter is joined by Nerea, a nurse living with Generalized Pustular Psoriasis (GPP), and Dr. Peter van de Kerkhof, a leading dermatologist and Head of Dermatology at Radboud University Medical Center. Together, they discuss the impact of GPP on daily life, the challenges of managing relationships, and the e

Importance of Proper Treatment

Feb 08 2022 8 mins  
Psoriasis patients live with pain, itchiness, and skin flakiness every day, not to mention stigma of their condition, the cost of treatment, and the difficulties in getting insurance coverage. Psoriasis is not curable, and many people will have it for the rest of their lives. But the good news is that new medications are being developed every day that hold fresh promise for those w

Coping with Stigma

Feb 08 2022 10 mins  
Uncomfortable confrontations with strangers. Embarrassment at the gym. Weird stares from cashiers at the grocery store. For psoriasis patients, dealing with the stigma of their disease is a way of life. Many go to great lengths to hide their skin symptoms. Psoriasis differs from many other “invisible” chronic conditions in that the symptoms can be very obvious to others

Biologics: What to Expect

Feb 08 2022 11 mins  
Biologic medications are allowing many psoriasis patients to experience clear skin for the first time in years. These complex drugs target the immune system to tamp down the root cause of psoriasis. But there are downsides: biologics can be very expensive, and doctors and patients may have to battle with insurance companies to get them covered. In this episode, host David Brandt sp

Is Your Treatment Working?

Feb 08 2022 10 mins  
Treatment for psoriasis varies according to its severity, and in this episode we look at the different treatment options. Topical ointments and creams may work well for some patients, while others may respond to light therapy (phototherapy) administered in a dermatologist’s office. But for more severe cases, doctors often advise patients to switch to more targeted medications

Building Your Psoriasis Care Team

Feb 08 2022 13 mins  
It’s quite common for psoriasis patients to also experience related health conditions like psoriatic arthritis, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and mental health issues like depression and anxiety. In this episode, we look at the importance of having a coordinated care team to address all the related conditions – both physical and emotional –  that often ac

Living with Psoriasis

Feb 08 2022 12 mins  
Everyone with psoriasis has worried at some point about how others will react to the rashes and plaques on their skin. People may be grossed out or wonder if the condition is contagious. In this episode, we hear of some of these embarassing encounters, and learn how psoriasis patients cope with a lack of understanding from others.  “You’ll hear stories about how a

You’ve Been Diagnosed: Now What?

Feb 08 2022 13 mins  
The three main approaches to treating psoriasis