ClearLinkThe Link Between Psoriasis & Suicide
Posted on: August 28, 2018Fortunately, although physicians in general are at a much greater risk of suicide than the general population, the dermatology specialty appears to have relatively low suicide rates.[i] Unfortunately, this cannot be said for the patients seen by dermatologists. Most … Read More
August is Psoriasis Action Month!
Posted on: August 16, 2018Psoriasis is not contagious, but awareness and action are! Every August the National Psoriasis Foundation (NPF) hosts #PsoriasisActionMonth, a campaign designed to empower the 8 million Americans living with the autoimmune disease to take action and take control, and this … Read More
Melissa’s Story
Posted on: July 10, 2018My name is Melissa and I have been a nurse for 12 years. This is the story of how phototherapy has helped me in my personal life as well as my career… I was a nurse working in postpartum maternity … Read More
Seeing the light
Posted on: June 21, 2018Stewart S Psoriasis Advance. 2018;16(2):20-25. This article published in the summer edition of Psoriasis Advance delves into patient testimonies about their struggles with psoriasis. Melissa Leeolou, age 26, who was diagnosed with psoriasis when she was just one year old. … Read More
Sonia’s Story
Posted on: May 29, 2018I am a wife, mother, grandmother, and for the past eleven years, I have also been employed as a Patient Account Specialist here at Daavlin. On a daily basis, I work with doctors, patients and insurance companies to help psoriasis, … Read More
Product Spotlight: 1 Series
Posted on: April 25, 2018Intelligently designed for patients who want to receive phototherapy treatments in the comfort of their own home, Daavlin’s 1 Series is an affordable option that is surprisingly powerful and effective. In addition, the versatility of the 1 Series is perfect … Read More
Dyshidrotic Eczema and Tap Water Iontophoresis
Posted on: March 20, 2018Although tap water iontophoresis is most commonly used for hyperhidrosis, it has a long and successful history of use in eczema treatment as well.[1] In particular, dyshidrotic eczema (also known as pompholyx or dyshidrosis) can be treated with iontophoresis as … Read More
Transitioning Psoriasis Patients to Home Phototherapy
Posted on: March 20, 2018If you have considered transitioning current psoriasis patients receiving in-office phototherapy to home phototherapy, you may want to read the recently published article, “Transition of Patients With Psoriasis From Office-Based Phototherapy to Nurse-Supported Home Phototherapy: A Pilot Study”. The study, which … Read More
Psoriasis, Diabetes & Possible Combination Therapies
Posted on: February 5, 2018One of the more well-known comorbidities commonly found in Psoriasis patients is Type II Diabetes, often as part of metabolic syndrome. There are several interesting therapies for each of the diseases that have the possibility of improving the other, including … Read More
Patient Advocacy in the Spotlight: Vitiligo Support International
Posted on: February 5, 2018Vitiligo Support International (VSI) evolved from the frustrations of one person, Randy Salter. After developing vitiligo in 1994, he was told by doctors that there were no treatments and that he should just be glad that he didn’t have cancer. … Read More
