Psoriasis - Paul Jarrett | Goodfellow Unit

Dr Paul Jarrett talks about prescribing tips for psoriasis. Paul is a consultant dermatologist at Counties Manukau District Health Board and is clinical lead for dermatology teaching in the department of medicine at The University of Auckland.

Topics

Key concepts in psoriasis management
Psychosocial impact of psoriasis
Diagnosing severity
Drug therapies and treatments
Emollients, topical steroids, combination creams, vitamin D analogues and others
Dithranol for localised disease
Being cautious about excessive use of topical steroids on sensitive areas
When to refer a patient
Clinical scenarios: scalp psoriasis, nail psoriasis, psoriasis in sensitive areas
Managing a pregnant patient with psoriasis
Lifestyle measures to improve psoriasis
Take home messages

Resources

Dermnet
New Zealand formulary
Chronic plaque psoriasis: an overview of treatment in primary care BPAC (2017)
Choosing a topical treatment for patients with chronic plaque psoriasis BPAC (2017)
Monitoring patients with moderate to severe psoriasis BPAC (2017)

Patient Resources

Psoriasis Health Navigator NZ

Presenter

Paul Jarrett

Consultant Dermatologist

Paul is a consultant dermatologist with interest in all areas of dermatology, including skin cancer and inflammatory dermatoses. He practices in Auckland, New Zealand, primarily at Middlemore Hospital and the Manukau SuperClinic, as well as holding an Honorary Associate Professor position at the University of Auckland.