Apr 2, 2020
Patients with severe psoriasis may be at higher risk for infection because of increased inflammation in the body. Dr. Lawrence Green discusses how to counsel patients who are taking biologics to control their psoriasis during the COVID-19 pandemic. “What I recommend [is to] stay on your biologic as long as you can unless you have exposure [or] you start to feel feverish,” Dr. Green advises.
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We also bring you the latest in dermatology news and research:
1. CMS implements temporary regulatory changes to aid COVID-19 response
2. FDA issues EUA allowing hydroxychloroquine sulfate, chloroquine phosphate treatment in COVID-19
3. FDA okays emergency use of convalescent plasma for seriously ill COVID-19 patients
4. Physician couples draft wills, face tough questions amid COVID-19
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Key takeaways from this episode:
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Host: Nick Andrews
Guest: Lawrence J. Green, MD (George Washington University, Washington)
Show notes by: Alicia Sonners, Melissa Sears
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