S3 Episode 3: Psoriasis and the Mind: A Two-Way Inflammatory Street

 Join Drs Steven Feldman and John Koo as they discuss psychodermatology and the link between psoriasis, anxiety, depression, and other mental health conditions.

Relevant disclosures can be found with the episode show notes on Medscape https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/1002113. 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

Management of Psychodermatologic Disorders https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/730033_5

Association Between Psoriasis and Depression: A Traditional Review https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32944430/

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

The Goeckerman Regimen for the Treatment of Moderate to Severe Psoriasis https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23892536/

Biologic Treatments of Psoriasis: An Update for the Clinician https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33623366/

Role of Janus Kinase Inhibitors in Therapy of Psoriasis https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34640327/

Biologic Treatment Algorithms for Moderate-to-Severe Psoriasis With Comorbid Conditions and Special Populations: A Review https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33861409/

Depression and Suicidality in Psoriasis and Clinical Studies of Brodalumab: A Narrative Review https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31939925/

Use of the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) in Practice: Interactions Between Patients and Physicians https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32564676/