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In the Know: Gluten-free Diets and PsO
Featuring: April Armstrong, MD, MPH
Which psoriasis patients can benefit from gluten-free diets? Do dietary modifications influence the course of psoriatic disease? April Armstrong, MD, MPH addresses what we know right now.
Increasing Patient Confidence
How and why should you explain the mechanism of action of biologic treatments for psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, and hidradenitis suppurativa? Joe Gorelick, MSN, FNP-C shares tips for talking to patients.
Identifying Treatment Failure
When biologic therapies offer some benefit for psoriasis but response is not rapid, give them time to work before making a switch, says David Cohen, MD. Topical treatments can be a bridge. He discusses signs of treatment failures and gives tips for patient counseling.
David Cohen, MD, MPH, FAAD
Assessing CV Health in PsO Patients
Clinicians in dermatology don't need to manage cardiac concerns for psoriasis patients, but screening can be beneficial to facilitate referral and support team care.
David E. Cohen, MD, MPH
How Do You Manage Inverse Psoriasis Topically?
To support #orticosteroid stewardship, for eczema and psoriasis, consider alternative topicals: JAK inhibitors, PDE4 inhibitors and AhR-modulating agents.
Joe Gorelick, MSN, FNP-C
Focus on Service; Emphasize Communication
Focus on service and top-notch patient #experience in dermatology. Communicate and offer patients alternatives if running late, says Joe Gorelick, FNP-C.
Joe Gorelick, MSN, FNP-C
Nurture Lifelong Patients and Referrals
Nurturing happy patients is a family affair, shares Joe Gorelick, FNP-C. He shares tips for building your referral base and building life-long connections.
Joe Gorelick, MSN, FNP-C
Do Your Own Dilutions
When it comes to in-office dilution, think twice about delegation. Joe Gorelick, FNP-C says he minimizes risks by doing his own dilutions in the dermatology clinic.
Joe Gorelick, MSN, FNP-C
Key to Negotiation: Know Your Value
The key to negotiation is to know your value, says Michelle Sullentrup, founder of MyDermRecruiter.com. Understanding production versus collections is essential.
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