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Alexander

Navarini

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MD, PhD

Chair of Dermatology
University Hospital of Basel
Basel
,
Switzerland
Councilor Since: September 1, 2019
IPC Councilor
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Dr. Alexander Navarini has been chairman of the Department of Dermatology at the University Hospital of Basel since 2018. Previously, he was a professor of immunodermatology, deputy head of the outpatient clinic, and head of the patch testing laboratory at the University of Zurich. After medical studies in Basel and Paris, he was awarded an MD PhD at the University of Zurich. His research focuses on visual quantification and detection of skin diseases, immunology, next-generation genetics, and gene hunting. He has published over 330 peer-reviewed articles and several book chapters. He is currently the Principal Investigator of the International Rare and Severe Psoriasis Network (ERASPEN) for pustular psoriasis and the Swiss psoriasis registry.
Last Updated:
04/24/2025

IPC Committees / Groups

Digital Health Working Group, Telemedicine Working Group

Languages Spoken

English, German
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Highlights from the 2026 European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (EADV) Congress: Personalized Medicine,…

What happened in psoriasis at the 2026 EADV Congress? IPC shares highlights from its symposium on personalized…

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A Report from the 2026 European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (EADV) Congress.

What happened in psoriasis at the 2026 EADV Congress? IPC shares highlights from its symposium on personalized…

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Focus on Psoriasis: A Report from the 33rd Annual European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (EADV) Congress.

The 33rd Annual EADV Congress in Amsterdam featured updates on psoriasis care, including highlights from the IPC…

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International Consensus Definition and Diagnostic Criteria for Generalized Pustular Psoriasis From the International…

Generalized pustular psoriasis(GPP)lacks internationally accepted definitions and diagnostic criteria, impeding timely…

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Symposium: Data Driven Care in Psoriasis.

EUROPEAN ACADEMY OF DERMATOLOGY & VENEREOLOGY (EADV) | AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS Program chairs: Lone Skov, Denmark and…

September 25, 2024
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Opportunities and Limitations of Telemedicine in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Psoriasis.

The patient perspective has become even more important in the wake of the pandemic. Here’s how Clinica Dermacross is…

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Telemedicine and Psoriasis: A Review Based on Statements of the Telemedicine Working Group of the International…

Thirty-six statements on various aspects of telemedicine according to the nominal group technique to reach a consensus…

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How to Organize Our Psoriasis Clinics in the Future (Webinar 4, 2021-2022 Series).

The 4th webinar in the series will center around the organization of psoriasis clinics now and in the future, including…

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Telemedicine Now and in the Future (Webinar 4, 2021-2022 Series).

The 4th webinar in the series will center around the organization of psoriasis clinics now and in the future, including…

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2020 Virtual Think Tank Meeting Report.

Held virtually on December 11 due to the Coronavirus Pandemic, the 2020 IPC Think Tank convened more than 100…

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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