Psoriasis (Part 3) - Managing the tricky patterns

In this final instalment of our three-part series on psoriasis, Dr George Moncrieff and Dr Roger Henderson discuss the management of challenging psoriasis patterns such as guttate psoriasis, flexural psoriasis, nail psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis and palmoplantar pustulosis. In addition, the experts explore the impact of psoriasis on patients' self-esteem and relationships, especially when the affected areas involve the face and genital regions.  During this engaging episode, the two experienced GPs will share their extensive knowledge and insights on the various treatment approaches that they have successfully used on their patients throughout their careers. They discuss the effectiveness of different interventions, ranging from emollients and tars to steroids whilst also touching on soap avoidance, the effects of smoking and natural sunlight therapy.  In addition to being upskilled on the various treatment options, Dr Moncrieff and Dr Henderson will leave you with the following five key takeaways:   The role of emollients  The significance of doing and reviewing a DLQI  The importance of doing a QRISK   Always keeping psoriatic arthritis on your radar  The impact of smoking   So, tune in to this podcast and gain practical tips on managing tricky psoriasis sites on your patients.   Episode Resources:   PEST: https://www.jrheum.org/content/38/3/551  DLQI: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8033378/  QRISK: https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/qs40/chapter/quality-statement-4-assessing-cardiovascular-risk  The Skin I’m In: https://youtu.be/UW9K1m4bZ04   Thank you to our kind sponsor AproDerm, who provide a comprehensive range of quality emollients that are designed for the management of dry skin conditions, including psoriasis.  To simplify the process of finding the most suitable emollient for each patient, they have developed a remarkable solution: the AproDerm Emollient Starter Pack. This pack conveniently combines all four of their emollients in a single prescription, enabling patients to identify their ideal emollient more efficiently, aiding both compliance and adherence.  Find out more:  TW: https://twitter.com/AproDerm  LI: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fontus-health-ltd/  Thank you for listening. We hope you found this podcast interesting and helpful, please leave us a review or email [email protected] with any feedback on this episode or suggestions for what you would like to hear about in future podcasts.  The views expressed in this podcast are of Dr George Moncrieff and Dr Roger Henderson and Fontus Health has not influenced, participated, or been involved in the programme, materials, or delivery of educational content.