Take-Home Pearls on the Management of Plaque Psoriasis
September 20th 2023Alexa Hetzel, MS, PA-C; Jennifer Conner, MPAS, PA-C; Terry Faleye, MPAS, PA-C; Laura Bush, DMSc, PA-C; and Lakshi Aldredge, MSN, ANP-BC, share take-home messages regarding the treatment of patients with plaque psoriasis, highlighting listening to and educating patients.
Patient Case #3: 40-Year-Old Woman With a 10-Year History of Plaque Psoriasis
September 13th 2023Experts in dermatological conditions review the case of a 40-year-old female with a long history of plaque psoriasis, highlighting the psychosocial impact of the disease and the importance of multidisciplinary care.
Role of Advanced Practice Providers in Plaque Psoriasis Treatment Follow-Up
September 6th 2023Lakshi Aldredge, MSN, ANP-BC, comments on the role of nurse practitioners and physician assistants in plaque psoriasis treatment management. Jennifer Conner, MPAS, PA-C, reviews the long-term considerations with systemic therapy.
Escalating Treatment From Topical to Systemic in Plaque Psoriasis
August 16th 2023Jennifer Conner, MPAS, PA-C, and Lakshi Aldredge, MSN, ANP-BC, comment on approaches to escalating treatment of plaque psoriasis from topical therapy to systemic therapy and initiating that conversation with the patient.
Importance of Quick Response to Treatment for Patients With Plaque Psoriasis
August 9th 2023Lakshi Aldredge, MSN, ANP-BC, discusses how speed of treatment response guides treatment selection for the patient, taking patient preference into consideration. Jennifer Conner, MPAS, PA-C, comments on treatment failure in plaque psoriasis.
The Role of Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants in Managing Plaque Psoriasis
July 26th 2023Alexa Hetzel, MS, PA-C, leads a discussion on the role both physician assistants and nurse practitioners play in diagnosis and management of plaque psoriasis, commenting on the dermatology environment vs the primary care environment.