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May 16th 2024
These data highlight the effects of psoriasis on the mental health of adolescents in Denmark.
Switching Therapies in Plaque Psoriasis
Douglas DiRuggiero, DMSc, PA-C, discusses factors that contribute to switching a patient with plaque psoriasis from a topical to a systemic agent.
Use of Step Therapy in Treatment of Plaque Psoriasis
Darren West, MPAS, PA-C, reviews treatment failure as criteria for advanced practice providers to utilize a step-up treatment approach.
Challenges in Managing Patients With Plaque Psoriasis
Jayme M. Heim, MSN, FNP-BC, discusses the various challenges care providers face when selecting treatment for patients with plaque psoriasis.
Helping Patients Navigate the Plaque Psoriasis Treatment Landscape
Douglas DiRuggiero, DMSc, PA-C, shares his approach to building trust in the patient-provider relationship when counseling patients about treatment of plaque psoriasis.
Evolution of Plaque Psoriasis Treatment
Darren West, MPAS, PA-C, and Douglas DiRuggiero, DMSc, PA-C, talk about how the treatment of plaque psoriasis has changed as understanding of the disease grows.