From diagnosis to covering up, to topical trial and error, see how Dallas worked with his doctor to find a treatment that works for him.
Having a plaque on your body made it hard to fully just be a kid. Kids can be mean sometimes, they point it out. It made me feel a little embarrassed.”
My skin would get red, flaky, and itchy, and I would worry about people seeing it. I’d go to school every day in a long-sleeve, whether it was hot or cold, just to hide my skin.”
Topicals were tough for me, due to the consistency required as well as the staining on my jersey. It was also hard making sure I was getting them on hard to reach places, like my back, for long enough to see results.”
Dallas is a professional football player who has been covering his plaque psoriasis on and off the field. After years of cycling on topicals, Dallas decided to have a conversation with his doctor about a different treatment option. They talked about tackling plaque psoriasis from the inside out and not just on the surface with a pill, Otezla. Dallas is excited to be on a treatment for his plaque psoriasis that fits his lifestyle as a professional athlete.
Dallas Goedert, Pro Football Champion and Otezla patient, shows two Fox Sports Radio hosts, Covino and Rich, what it’s like to be a pro football player with plaque psoriasis. Covino and Rich compete to see if they can beat Dallas’ football stats while putting up with some distractions—just like Dallas can experience with his plaque psoriasis. His struggle with the condition is one of the many obstacles he’s had to face throughout his career. Now, Dallas treats his plaque psoriasis with Otezla—he has clearer skin after 4 months and thinks less about distracting itchy, flaky plaques.
Ready to see clearer skin after just 4 months?
Are you embarrassed if plaques show, and try to cover them up? 
Have you struggled with applying topicals in hard to reach places, like your back? 
Do you wonder if there’s a treatment that would better fit your routine? 
Dallas Goedert, Pro Football Champion and Otezla Patient, shows two Fox Sports Radio hosts, Covino and Rich, what it’s like to be a pro football player with plaque psoriasis. Covino and Rich compete to see if they can beat Dallas’ football stats while putting up with some distractions – just like Dallas can experience with his plaque psoriasis. His struggle with the condition is one of the many obstacles he’s had to face throughout his career. Now, Dallas treats his plaque psoriasis with Otezla – he has clearer skin after 4 months and thinks less about distracting itchy, flaky plaques.
Your results may vary.
Your results may vary
You must not take Otezla if you are allergic to apremilast or to any of the ingredients in Otezla.
Otezla can cause allergic reactions, sometimes severe. Stop using Otezla and call your healthcare provider or seek emergency help right away if you develop any of the following symptoms of a serious allergic reaction: trouble breathing or swallowing, raised bumps (hives), rash or itching, swelling of the face, lips, tongue, throat or arms.
Otezla can cause severe diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting, especially within the first few weeks of treatment. Use in elderly patients and the use of certain medications with Otezla appears to increase the risk of complications from having severe diarrhea, nausea, or vomiting. Tell your doctor if any of these conditions occur.
Otezla is associated with an increase in depression. In clinical studies, some patients reported depression, or suicidal behavior while taking Otezla. Some patients stopped taking Otezla due to depression. Before starting Otezla, tell your doctor if you have had feelings of depression, or suicidal thoughts or behavior. Be sure to tell your doctor if any of these symptoms or other mood changes develop or worsen during treatment with Otezla.
Some patients taking Otezla lost body weight. Your doctor should monitor your weight regularly. If unexplained or significant weight loss occurs, your doctor will decide if you should continue taking Otezla. For children 6 years of age or older, their doctor should monitor their growth (height and weight). If they are not growing or gaining weight as expected, their doctor will decide if they should continue taking Otezla.
Some medicines may make Otezla less effective and should not be taken with Otezla. Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take, including prescription and nonprescription medicines.
The most common side effects of Otezla include diarrhea, nausea, upper respiratory tract infection, tension headache, and headache. These are not all the possible side effects with Otezla. Ask your doctor about other potential side effects. Tell your doctor about any side effect that bothers you or does not go away.
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or planning to breastfeed.
You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch, or call 1-800-332-1088.
Please click here for the Full Prescribing Information for Otezla.
Otezla® (apremilast) is a prescription medicine used for the treatment of:
You must not take Otezla if you are allergic to apremilast or to any of the ingredients in Otezla.
Otezla can cause allergic reactions, sometimes severe. Stop using Otezla and call your healthcare provider or seek emergency help right away if you develop any of the following symptoms of a serious allergic reaction: trouble breathing or swallowing, raised bumps (hives), rash or itching, swelling of
