Medscape InDiscussion: Psoriasis

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Listen to Medscape InDiscussion: Psoriasis, a podcast series where thought leaders and clinical experts share their diverse insights and practical ideas for optimizing patient care. Relevant disclosures can be found with the episode show notes on Medscape (https://www.medscape.com/ca8/p04/podcast-psoriasis-s1-ep1-2026a1000511). The topics and discussions are planned, produced, and reviewed independently of advertisers. This podcast is intended only for US healthcare professionals.
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Can Diet Improve Psoriasis Outcomes?
Episode 6
Thursday, 23 July, 2026

Many patients ask whether changing what they eat can help their psoriasis. Dr Joel Gelfand reviews the MEDIPSO trial and explains when a Mediterranean diet may meaningfully improve disease severity. Relevant disclosures can be found with the episode show notes on Medscape https://www.medscape.com/ca8/p04/podcast-psoriasis-s4-ep6-2026a10006hq. The topics and discussions are planned, produced, and reviewed independently of advertisers. This podcast is intended only for US healthcare professionals. Resources Psoriasis https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1943419-overview Mediterranean Diet and Patients With Psoriasis: The MEDIPSO Randomized Clinical Trial https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40991259/ Evaluating Psoriasis With Psoriasis Area and Severity Index, Psoriasis Global Assessment, and Lattice System Physician's Global Assessment https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15389191/ International Psoriasis Council https://psoriasiscouncil.org/ Mediterranean Diet and Cardiovascular Health: Teachings of the PREDIMED Study https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24829485/ Home- vs Office-Based Narrowband UV-B Phototherapy for Patients With Psoriasis: The LITE Randomized Clinical Trial https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39319513/ PCORI — Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute https://www.pcori.org/ Psoriasis Area Severity Index (PASI) and the Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI): The Correlation Between Disease Severity and Psychological Burden in Patients Treated With Biological Therapies https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23425140/ Effect of 2 Psoriasis Treatments on Vascular Inflammation and Novel Inflammatory Cardiovascular Biomarkers: A Randomized Placebo-Controlled Trial https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29776990/ The Health Benefits of UV Radiation Exposure Through Vitamin D Production or Non-Vitamin D Pathways. Blood Pressure and Cardiovascular Disease https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28009890/ Using Guidelines of Care to Lower Cardiovascular Risk in Patients With Psoriasis https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38796273/ Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease and Mortality in Patients With Psoriasis or Psoriatic Arthritis (CP3) Study: Preliminary Results https://www.med.upenn.edu/gelfand/assets/user-content/documents/cp3-isidposter2023-an.pdf Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.