S1 Episode 4: When Should Phototherapy Be Used for Psoriasis?

Dr Joel Gelfand talks with host Dr Steven Feldman about why phototherapy is a great tool for treating psoriasis. He shares insights on who can benefit and how to approach patients about it.

Relevant disclosures can be found with the episode show notes on Medscape.com (https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/965163). The topics and discussions are planned, produced, and reviewed independently of advertisers. This podcast is intended only for US healthcare professionals.

Resources

Plaque Psoriasis Treatment & Management https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1108072-treatment#d11

Effect of UV-B Phototherapy on Plasma HIV Type 1 RNA Viral Level: A Self-Controlled Prospective Study https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamadermatology/fullarticle/189280

Effect of Two Psoriasis Treatments on Vascular Inflammation and Novel Inflammatory Cardiovascular Biomarkers: A Randomized Placebo-Controlled Trial https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5991103/