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Beyond Skin-Deep: Tackling Gaps in Psoriasis Care

Are you aware of the true impact of psoriasis? This chronic autoimmune disease goes beyond the skin, affecting millions worldwide with significant physical, mental, and quality-of-life repercussions. Unfortunately, low awareness and knowledge often lead to delayed diagnoses and inadequate treatment. To bridge these gaps, the Economist Impact has released a comprehensive white paper, Beyond Skin-Deep: Tackling Gaps in Psoriasis Care (commissioned and supported by Bristol Myers Squibb), highlighting the urgent need for better awareness, equitable access to care, improved data collection, and patient-centric approaches. Dive into the full report to understand the critical steps we can take to support those living with psoriasis.

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Videos Now Available from the IPC Symposium at SID Chicago

Did you miss the IPC symposium at the 83rd Society for Investigative Dermatology (SID) Annual Meeting? Select session videos are now available. The Arc of Disease Control in Psoriasis: Early Interception – Deep Pathway Blockade – Treatment Failure covered early intervention strategies, treatment selection, immune pathway targeting, PsA prevention, clinical escape, and real-world cases that inform long-term psoriasis care.

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Wednesday, June 17, 2026

Take Ten: Mio Nakamura – Psoriasis and Mental Health

Depression affects approximately 20% of patients with psoriasis, five times the rate seen in the general population. IPC Jr. Councilor Mio Nakamura, MD, MS, FAAD, walks through the bidirectional relationship between psoriasis and depression, the shared inflammatory pathways driving both conditions, and practical guidance on screening and incorporating multidisciplinary mental health support into psoriasis management.

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Thursday, June 11, 2026