Derma Care Access @dermacareaccess
Advocating for patient access to optimal dermatological care. dermacareaccess.org Washington, DC Joined February 2017-
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.@DrAveryLaChance is committed to patient-centered dermatological care. But sometimes health plans can get in the way. Watch to learn more: bit.ly/4138yvr
#DYK? #HidradenitisSuppurativa begins as painful lumps under the skin and can grow into abscesses. If it’s not treated early enough, the condition will worsen over time. Learn more: bit.ly/3wMZeA1
#StepTherapy can lead to: 🔹 Treatment delays 🔹 Worsening symptoms 🔹 Burnout 🔹 Mental health struggles Learn more: bit.ly/3MTNbW1
August is #NationalPsoriasisMonth! #DYK? Over 8 million people in the US and 125 million worldwide live with #psoriasis. Learn more from @NPF: bit.ly/3bHqSnp
#NonMedicalSwitching can cause worsening or spreading of skin conditions. Learn more: bit.ly/4bGBooy
Step therapy requires patients to try and fail a medication preferred by their health plan. Only then can they access the treatment their doctor prescribed. Learn more about how #StepTherapy affects patients with #HS: bit.ly/3MTNbW1
#DYK? Coverage of prescribed medication for #vitiligo is often denied under the rationale that the condition is “cosmetic.” Read more: medscape.com/viewarticle/ad…
People living with #HS can struggle with: 🟦 Mental health 🟦 Restricted movement 🟦 Painful scarring 🟦 Work & school absence Learn more: bit.ly/3wMZeA1
Health plans should keep stable patients on their prescribed medication. Learn more about #NonMedicalSwitching and its dangers to patients: bit.ly/4bGBooy
#DYK? People who have patchy skin discoloration caused by #vitiligo often experience social stigma and employment discrimination. Read more: healthpolicytoday.org/2024/08/26/vyi…
Today is #WorldSkinHealthDay! #DYK? Our skin is more than just a barrier; it plays a crucial role in overall health and well-being from protecting us against infection to regulating temperature. Learn more from DCAN's coalition partner @USskincoalition: bit.ly/4chvMCu
#DYK? Insurance coverage of treatments for #AlopeciaAreata is highly variable and restricted. Learn more: bit.ly/44qaDm9
As the condition worsens, people living with #HS can struggle with: 🟦 Mental health challenges 🟦 Restricted movement 🟦 Painful scarring 🟦 Work & school absenteeism Learn more: bit.ly/3wMZeA1
People living with pemphigus or pemphigoid often face treatment barriers like: 🟦 Cost 🟦 Delayed diagnosis 🟦 Specialist availability 🟦 Insurance 🟦 Medication shortages 🟦 Lack of clinical trials Read more: bit.ly/43NQlCq

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