In this episode, we look beyond treatment selection and dig into the real reason so many psoriasis therapies fall short: patients stop using them far sooner than clinicians expect.
Dr. Raj Bhardwaj speaks with dermatology expert Dr. Steve Feldman, whose decades of research reveal that adherence isn’t about patient stubbornness—it’s about behavior, accountability, and how we design care.
They unpack practical, evidence-backed strategies that help patients stay on treatment and achieve lasting control.

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In this episode, we look beyond treatment selection and dig into the real reason so many psoriasis...

In this episode, we look beyond treatment selection and dig into the real reason so many psoriasis therapies fall short: pati

Psoriasis Adherence Uncovered and How Behavior Shapes Treatment Success

In this episode, we step back from the exam room and look at plaque psoriasis as a whole-body condition—not just a skin disorder. Dr. Raj Bhardwaj speaks with rheumatologist and clinical epidemiologist Dr. Alexis Ogdie about how systemic inflammation, metabolic risk, and early signs of psoriatic arthritis intersect in ways clinicians can easily miss.
Drs. Bhardwaj and Ogdie explain why recognizing psoriatic disease early and treating it holistically can change a patient’s entire health trajectory.

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In this episode, we step back from the exam room and look at plaque psoriasis as a...

In this episode, we step back from the exam room and look at plaque psoriasis as a whole-body condition—not just a skin disor

Rethinking Psoriasis as a Whole-Body Disease

This episode takes a deeper look at how clinicians navigate the real-world complexity of treating plaque psoriasis, moving far beyond textbook definitions of severity. Dr. Raj Bhardwaj sits down with leading dermatologist Dr. Andrew Blauvelt to unpack how early decisions, evolving guidelines, and patient-centered goals—especially the push for complete clearance—shape long-term outcomes.
Together, they explore why psoriasis is never “just a skin condition” and how thoughtful, individualized care can transform a patient’s quality of life.

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This episode takes a deeper look at how clinicians navigate the real-world complexity of treating plaque psoriasis, moving fa

Beyond the Skin: Uncovering the Hidden Complexity of Psoriasis Care

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DDx Deep Dive: Special Episode on Melanoma With Omid Hamid, MD

DDx Deep Dive: Special Episode on Melanoma With Omid Hamid, MD

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More Than a Bleed: A Complex Care Plan for a Safe Delivery

More Than a Bleed: A Complex Care Plan for a Safe Delivery

DDx is medical shorthand for differential diagnosis, and this is a podcast about how doctors think and learn on the job. It’s hosted by Dr. Raj Bhardwaj and is produced by Figure 1, the global knowledge-sharing platform for medicine.

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