Last October, I was interviewed by Cristina Mitre for an hour-long programme. During our conversation, we discussed many of the most common questions, concerns and misconceptions surrounding psoriasis.
Some of the topics we covered included:
- What psoriasis is, how it is diagnosed, its symptoms and possible causes.
- What types of psoriasis are there?
- The problems associated with delayed diagnosis and treatment.
- Comorbidities and conditions associated with psoriasis, including psoriatic arthritis and cardiovascular disease.
- The emotional impact of psoriasis and how the disease can affect patients’ everyday lives.
- Which topical treatments can be effective for psoriasis.
- Conventional systemic medicines and biological therapies: what they are and when they may be indicated.
- How psoriasis may affect pregnancy.
- How to approach sun exposure in psoriasis while protecting overall skin health.
- Medical phototherapy and the risks associated with UVA tanning beds.
- Laser treatment for psoriasis.
- How scalp psoriasis is treated.
- How long psoriasis treatments may need to be continued.
- The role of the microbiome in psoriasis.
- Diet and psoriasis: the importance of the Mediterranean diet and maintaining a healthy weight.
If you wish, you can watch the recorded Instagram Live video or listen to the podcast here:
