Psoriasis Essentials for Primary Care: Diagnosis, Comorbidities, and Management Considerations

Overview

Psoriasis is a chronic, multisystem inflammatory disorder that extends beyond the skin, often associated with other comorbidities such as cardiovascular disease, psoriatic arthritis, and depression. Primary care physicians (PCPs) play a critical role in the identification, diagnosis, and co-management of psoriasis.1

This educational program aims to provide:

- Clinical pearls designed to help recognize psoriasis across skin tones

- Discuss clinical considerations of psoriasis care management with attention to comorbidities

- Best practices for co-management of psoriatic disease

1. Elmets CA, Leonardi CL, Davis DMR, et al. Joint AAD-NPF guidelines of care for the management and treatment of psoriasis with awareness and attention to comorbidities. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2019;80(4):1073-1113.