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Opinion|Videos|July 4, 2024

Empowering Patients with Plaque Psoriasis: Navigating Treatment Challenges Informed Patient Conversations and Decision Trees

Author(s)Alexa Hetzel, MS, PA-C, Andrew Mastro, MS, PA-C , TJ Chao, MPAS, PA-C

Key opinion leaders explore the management of plaque psoriasis, addressing treatment-related challenges and emphasizing the importance of effective communication for informed decision-making in therapy selection.

Episodes in this series

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EP. 1 Navigating Plaque Psoriasis: Insights into the Psychosocial Impact and Evolving Treatment Landscape

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EP. 2 Plaque Psoriasis Case Study: Patient Presentation, Treatment Selection, and Shared Decision-Making for Improved Outcomes

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EP. 3 Empowering Patients with Plaque Psoriasis: Navigating Treatment Challenges Informed Patient Conversations and Decision Trees

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EP. 4 A Conversation on Combination Therapy, Safety Profiles, and Targeted IL-17 Systemic Treatments

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EP. 5 Clinical Insights: Managing Psoriasis Treatment Dynamics and Strategic Therapy Switching Considerations

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EP. 6 Head-to-Head Clinical Trials: Comparing Psoriasis Treatment Response Rates

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EP. 7 TYK2 Inhibition and Deucravacitinib: Mechanism of Action, Safety Considerations, and Patient-Provider Conversations

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EP. 8 Comparative Analysis: Deucravacitinib and Adalimumab in Psoriasis Treatment

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EP. 9 Understanding IL-17 Therapies: Treatment Considerations, Rapid Response, and Impact on Plaque Psoriasis Location

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EP. 10 Expert Insights into Managing Inadequate Response to Systemic Therapies: Strategies and Solutions

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EP. 11 Long-Term Efficacy and Insights from POETYK PSO-1 Studies: Implications for Psoriasis Treatment

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EP. 12 Achieving Durable Responses: Physician's Guide to Interpreting Long-Term Efficacy Data

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EP. 13 When to Discontinue Treatment: Interpreting Safety Signals and Adverse Event Patterns

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EP. 14 Updating Treatment Guidelines: Incorporating Novel Therapies to Address Unmet Needs

EP. 15 Available Psoriasis, Patient Involvement, and Holistic Treatment

EP. 15 Available Psoriasis, Patient Involvement, and Holistic Treatment

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