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Francis

Lai

,

MBBS, FACD

Dermatologist
Skin Health Institute
Melbourne
,
Australia
2023 Fellow
IPC Jr. Councilor
Dr. Francis Lai is a dermatologist at the Psoriasis Biologics clinic at Skin Health Institute and Monash Health in Melbourne, Australia. He is a principal investigator in multiple psoriasis clinical trials and is actively involved in psoriasis education and advocacy. In 2018, Dr. Lai was selected to undertake a twelve-month fellowship at St John’s Institute of Dermatology, London, where he gained hands-on experience with severe inflammatory skin diseases, including complex psoriasis management. As an IPC Fellow, Dr. Lai studied with IPC Board Member Ricardo Romiti at the University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil. Dr. Lai is the cofounder of Australia’s largest teledermatology service and is keen to improve access to care.
Last Updated:
06/28/2025

Areas of Interest

Paradoxical switch; Complex cases

Languages Spoken

English, Mandarin

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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.

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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.

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