International Psoriasis Council

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Fatimata

Ly

,

MD

University Cheikh Anta Diop
Dakar
,
Senegal
Dr. Fatimata Ly is the Head of the Dermatology Department at the Institute of Social Hygiene in Dakar and a Professor of Dermatology at the University Cheikh Anta Diop of Dakar. She specializes in Dermatology, focusing on dermatoses associated with Skin Bleaching, psoriasis, infectious diseases, and systemic diseases, particularly in black skin. Dr. Ly lectures regularly at the University Cheikh Anta Diop in Dakar, supporting postgraduate students with their thesis. She is a founder of the International Association for Information on Artificial Depigmentation (AIIDA), advocating against skin-bleaching products and raising awareness in Senegal through various conferences and other activities. Additionally, she co-founded the West African Group of Psoriasis (WAGP) and serves as a national coordinator of the International Network of Psoriasis. Dr. Ly is the author and co-author of more than 50 articles published in international scientific literature and has been actively involved in scientific communication in international, regional, and national congresses since 1996.
Last Updated:
01/31/2024

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Use and Misuse of Systemic Corticosteroids in Psoriasis

In this Take Ten with IPC video, Professor Peter van de Kerkhof discusses the use and misuse of systemic corticosteroids in psoriasis. He questions whether they contraindicate the treatment of psoriasis, while also covering his personal experience in prescribing them.

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Thursday, May 14, 2026

Use and Misuse of Topical Corticosteroids in Psoriasis

In this Take Ten with IPC video, Professor Peter van de Kerkhof discusses the use and misuse of topical corticosteroids in psoriasis, covering current use, guidelines, and consequences.

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Thursday, May 14, 2026

Videos Now Available from the IEC & IPC Joint Symposium at AAD

Missed the joint symposium hosted by the International Eczema Council (IEC) and International Psoriasis Council (IPC) at the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) Annual Meeting? Select presentations from Psoriasis or Dermatitis? When Boundaries Blur and Treatments Flip the Script are now available, covering diagnostic overlap, emerging tools, treatment-related reactions, and practical strategies for managing complex cases across diverse patient populations.

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Wednesday, May 27, 2026