International Psoriasis Council

Advancing Knowledge. Improving Care.

Enrique

Loayza

,

MD

Dermatopathologist
Catholic University
Guayaquil
,
Ecuador
Dr. Enrique Loayza is a dermatologist at the Catholic University in Guayaquil, Ecuador. He is a Dermatopathologist Board Certified by the International Society of Dermatopathology and has a Magister in Clinical and Epidemiological Research. In 2004, Dr. Loayza completed his International Fellow in Dermatopathology at Wake Forest University in North Carolina, United States. He is the Chairman of the Dermatology Service and Coordinator of the Dermatology Postgraduate Program at the Luis Vernaza Hospital. He is also a Professor of Dermatology at the University of Guayaquil and President of the Ecuadorian Association of Dermatology and Related Sciences.
Last Updated:
04/12/2024

What's New

First-Line Biologics in Psoriasis: Evidence from the BADBIR Cohort Study

In this IPC commentary, Matias Maskin examines evidence from the BADBIR registry demonstrating that first-line biologic therapy in moderate to severe psoriasis leads to faster skin clearance, improved quality of life, and a lower risk of comorbidities. The analysis challenges traditional step-up approaches and supports earlier, patient-centered treatment strategies.

Read More »

Recent Advances in Psoriasis: A Year in Review

In this Take Ten with IPC video, Dr. Leandro Leite discusses the most recent advances in psoriasis over the last year (March 2025 – March 2026). Topics include new guidelines, research, and recent studies.

WATCH NOW

Monday, April 6, 2026