In this second episode of Getting Clear on Psoriasis, we explore the physical toll of living with Generalized Pustular Psoriasis (GPP). Host Jilly Carter is joined by Nerea Moran, a nurse living with GPP, and Dr. Peter van de Kerkhof, a dermatologist from Radboud University Medical Center for a candid discussion about how GPP flares manifest and disrupt daily life. Nerea shares her personal experience with the pain, fatigue, and unpredictability of flares, while Dr. van de Kerkhof explains how GPP presents clinically, and what patients can expect during a GPP flare. From struggling to walk or sleep to navigating interactions with medical providers, this episode sheds light on the challenges—and the resilience—of living with a rare chronic condition like GPP.

Disclaimer: The experiences and opinions shared in this episode reflect those of the participants and should not be considered medical advice.

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In this first episode of season 2 of Getting Clear on Psoriasis, host Jilly Carter is joined by Nerea, a nurse living with Generalized Pustular Psoriasis (GPP), and Dr. Peter van de Kerkhof, a leading dermatologist and Head of Dermatology at Radboud University Medical Center. Together, they discuss the impact of GPP on daily life, the challenges of managing relationships, and the emotional toll of unpredictable flares. Throughout the conversation, Jilly, Nerea, and Dr. van de Kerkhof reflect on how GPP is a whole-body, lifelong condition, and why addressing mental health is just as important as managing physical symptoms.

Disclaimer: The experiences and opinions shared in this episode reflect those of the participants and should not be considered medical advice.

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We want to hear what you think. Send your comments or questions to podcasts@ghlf.org

This podcast was produced on behalf of Boehringer Ingelheim and distributed by the Global Healthy Living Foundation. Discover more about GPP at patient.boehringer-ingelheim.com/gpp/

Learn more about the show at https://creakyjoints.org/getting-clear-on-psoriasis/

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Psoriasis patients live with pain, itchiness, and skin flakiness every day, not to mention stigma of their condition, the cost of treatment, and the difficulties in getting insurance coverage. Psoriasis is not curable, and many people will have it for the rest of their lives. But the good news is that new medications are being developed every day that hold fresh promise for those with psoriasis.

“We forget what life was like without psoriasis. With the advances that we have, for many of our patients we can do better that they currently are if they’re still struggling with this disease,” says dermatologist Joel Gelfand, MD.

Among the highlights in this episode:

1:45 – New medications are easing the burden for many patients

2:34 – “Emotionally, it lifts you.”

3:33 - Life-changing results are not necessarily permanent

4:14 – A comprehensive treatment plan is essential

6:14 – With the advances that we have, we can do better for many patients

6:39 – Psoriasis treatment has drastically changed

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