S3 Episode 2: For Psoriasis, Should Dermatologists Treat Obesity?

Join Drs Steven Feldman and Robert Kushner as they discuss the role of dermatologists in treating obesity in conjunction with psoriasis.

Relevant disclosures can be found with the episode show notes on Medscape https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/1002112. The topics and discussions are planned, produced, and reviewed independently of advertisers. This podcast is intended only for US healthcare professionals.

Resources

Psoriasis https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1943419-overview

Medscape InDiscussion: Obesity https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/982631

Update on Obesity in Psoriasis Patients https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37895330/

Obesity and Severe Obesity Prevalence in Adults: United States, August 2021-August 2023 https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/databriefs/db508.pdf

Obesity-Related Complications, Healthcare Resource Use and Weight Loss Strategies in Six European Countries: The RESOURCE Survey https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37258646/

The Link Between Obesity and the Skin https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35369048/

Acanthosis Nigricans https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1102488-overview

Medications for Obesity: A Review https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39037780/

The Role of Interleukin 23/17 Axis in Psoriasis Management: A Comprehensive Review of Clinical Trials https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38616886/

Role of the Gut-Brain Axis in Energy and Glucose Metabolism https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35474341/

Hidradenitis Suppurativa https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1073117-overview

Biomarkers of Inflammation in Obesity-Psoriatic Patients https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31275060/

Robert Kushner, MD https://drrobertkushner.com/