By Shane Reeves PharmD, TwelveStone Health CEO
Every August, National Psoriasis Awareness Month highlights a condition that is often misunderstood yet affects millions across the United States. While many view psoriasis as a common skin issue, those living with it know that like many autoimmune diseases it is a struggle that impacts the entire body, an individuals’ confidence and quality of life.
At TwelveStone Health Partners we meet patients every day who are navigating the physical discomfort and emotional burden of psoriasis. Red inflamed patches can be painful, itchy, and visible in ways that affect work, social life and even mental health. For some, the disease can lead to psoriatic arthritis, causing joint pian and stiffness that can limit mobility and impact daily activities.
Beyond Topical Creams
While creams and ointments and lifestyle adjustments can help with mild cases, moderate to severe psoriasis often requires more advanced treatment such as infusion-base biologic medications can offer tremendous relief.
Medications like the following are designed to target overreactive immune response at the root of the disease rather than treating symptoms:
Delivered by IV infusion or subcutaneous injection under medical supervision, these therapies can reduce flare-ups, improve skin appearance, and ease joint symptoms, giving patients a chance to reclaim the parts of life that psoriasis has impacted.
A Better Infusion Experience
For many patients, starting infusion therapy can feel intimidating. Will it hurt? How long will it take? What if I have side effects? We understand these concerns, and our goal is to make every infusion a calm, dignified, and safe experience.
At TwelveStone, infusion patients are welcomed into a comfortable environment—more like a living room than a clinic. Our infusion nurses are highly trained not just in the technical aspects of treatment, but in the art of compassion: listening, explaining, and offering encouragement every step of the way.
We also coordinate with your dermatologist or rheumatologist, ensuring that every dose is correct, every safety check is done, and any concerns are addressed immediately. And because many biologic infusions are administered regularly—sometimes every few weeks—we see patients often enough to build real relationships.
Why Awareness Matters
Psoriasis is not contagious, but it is life changing. Often symptoms are hidden out of embarrassment, which can lead to treatment avoidance and lack of compliance. National Psoriasis Awareness Month is an opportunity to break this cycle through educating the public, encouraging open conversations, and reminding patients that effective treatments are available.
If you or someone you know is suffering from psoriasis that is not improving with topical medications, ask your doctor about infusion therapy as a potential next step as early intervention can reduce flair severity and prevent complications like psoriatic arthritis.
Faithful in the Details
In Luke 16:10, Jesus reminds us: “Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much.” At TwelveStone, that means the small acts—a clean space, a kind word, an on-time appointment—are just as important as the medication itself. Because healing isn’t just about the science. It’s about restoring confidence, dignity, and hope.
This Psoriasis Awareness Month, let’s work together to spread knowledge, reduce stigma, and ensure every patient knows: You are not alone—and help is here.
