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César

Gonzalez

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MD

Dermatologist
Clinica Universitaria Colombia
Bogota
,
Colombia
Councilor Since: March 1, 2015
IPC Councilor
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Dr. César González is a board-certified dermatologist who strongly focuses on psoriasis research and education. Certified in Dermatology since 2005, he is an active member of the Colombian Association of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery and the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD).

Dr. González has held several leadership roles, including Secretary of the Colombian Association of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery (2008–2010), President of the Latin American Society of Psoriasis (SOLAPSO), and Founding Member of the Colombian Psoriasis Group (CoLPsor). He is also a Councilor of the International Psoriasis Council (IPC).

A recognized speaker at international dermatology meetings, Dr. González was President of the 2017 Annual Meeting of Latin American Dermatologists (RADLA) in Bogotá. He currently serves as President of the Sinmelasma International Society of Melasma.
Last Updated:
07/10/2025

Areas of Interest

Annual congress of dermatology society in Latin American.

IPC Committees / Groups

Disease Severity Working Group, Latin America Working Group

Languages Spoken

English, Spanish

Involvement with Other Organization(s)

Scientific advisor to the Colombian Society of Psoriasis.
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Establishing Consensus on Defining Failure of Topical Therapy in Psoriasis: Recommendations from the International…

Early and effective treatment in psoriasis mitigates cumulative chronic disease burden and may prevent psoriatic…

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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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World Psoriasis Day 2023: Empowering Access to Timely Treatment and Universal Healthcare from Psoriasis Advocates…

IPC stands for accessible treatment and universal healthcare on World Psoriasis Day and beyond. Gain insights from…

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Cómo Trato el Cuero Caelludo.

Dr. César Gonzalez discusses how he treats scalp psoriasis in his daily practice. El Dr. César González comenta…

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IPC & SOLAPSO Symposium: Advances in the Management of Psoriasis.

REUNIÓN ANUAL DE DERMATÓLOGOS LATINOAMERICANOS (RADLA) | CURITIBA, BRAZIL Friday, May 26 14:00 – 17:00 BRT 13:00…

May 26, 2023
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Latin American Case Series.

It is not fully understood the impact that COVID-19 has on psoriasis patients. .

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Biosimilars in Psoriasis: Clinical Practice and Regulatory Perspectives in Latin America.

Latin American countries view biosimilar agents as an effective approach to curtail health-care expenditures while…

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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