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International Psoriasis Council

Advancing Knowledge. Improving Care.

Vimal

Hasmukh Prajapati

,

MD, FRCPC, DABD

Dermatologist
Skin Health & Wellness Centre, Dermatology Research Institute, Dermphi Centre, and University of Calgary
Calgary
,
Alberta
,
Canada
Councilor Since: January 23, 2024
IPC Councilor
Dr. Vimal Hasmukh Prajapati completed his dermatology residency at the University of Alberta, earning certification in both Canada and the United States. He then pursued an additional one-year fellowship in pediatric dermatology at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Prajapati has received 20 major awards at the regional and national level, authored one textbook chapter, published 108 peer-reviewed manuscripts in scientific journals, and presented 172 abstracts at scientific congresses regionally, nationally, and internationally. He also conducts clinical trials for adults and children, participating in 132 studies as an investigator and/or member of the global data monitoring or steering committee. Dr. Prajapati is a Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Calgary and co-founder and co-director of the Skin Health & Wellness Centre, Dermphi Centre, Dermphi Shop, and Dermatology Research Institute. His practice focuses exclusively on skin cancer and immune-mediated inflammatory diseases, specifically atopic dermatitis and psoriasis, as well as alopecia areata and vitiligo. Dr. Prajapati has also been appointed as a Councilor for the International Eczema Council (IEC) and International Psoriasis Council (IPC).
Last Updated:
06/03/2025

Areas of Interest

Dr. Vimal Hasmukh Prajapati is interested in therapeutics for psoriasis, including clinical trials, real-world experience with novel advanced topical and systemic therapies, and guidelines for psoriasis. He is also interested in advocating for patients to have access to new therapeutics.

IPC Committees / Groups

Pediatric Psoriasis Working Group

Languages Spoken

English

Involvement with Other Organization(s)

Dr. Prajapati has collaborated with the Canadian Skin Patient Alliance, Canadian Psoriasis Network, and National Psoriasis Foundation (NPF) on various initiatives. He also frequently advocates with provincial and national regulatory bodies for medications in Canada.

What's New

Psoriasis: An Expert Global Perspective Is Now Available for Pre-Order

IPC Board Member and Treasurer Joel Gelfand, MD, MSCE, is the editor of a new textbook, Psoriasis: An Expert Global Perspective, now available for preorder from Elsevier. He worked with associate editors IPC President Bruce Strober, MD, PhD; IPC Vice President/President-Elect Claudia de la Cruz, MD; and IPC Chief Medical Officer Peter van de Kerkhof, MD, PhD. Nearly 50 authors from 20 countries contributed 30 chapters covering psoriasis from its earliest descriptions through genetics, immunology, and current therapies, with clinical images of psoriasis across diverse skin tones. All royalties support IPC.

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Thursday, September 10, 2026

New Video Resource: Early Diagnosis and Treatment of Psoriatic Arthritis (PsA)

In this video, IPC Councilor Rodrigo Garcia Salinas, MD, a rheumatologist from Argentina, explains how to recognize psoriatic arthritis early, including why joint pain, how long a patient has had psoriasis, and family history can matter more than skin severity alone. He also reviews how imaging helps catch early disease and how to choose treatment based on each patient’s joint, spine, and skin involvement.

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Friday, September 25, 2026

Take Ten Video: Bridging Psoriasis and Metabolic Comorbidities

IPC President Bruce Strober reviews the link between psoriasis and metabolic disease, drawing on findings from IPC’s recent paper in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology (JAAD). He translates this growing body of evidence into five concrete priorities from the 2025 IPC Think Tank for improving cardiometabolic screening and care.

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Wednesday, September 9, 2026