International Psoriasis Council

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Lina

María Vélez

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PhD

Physician and Surgeon
Private Practice
Medellín
,
Colombia
Dr. Vélez is a physician and surgeon from the University of Antioquia, Medellin, Colombia. She studied dermatology at the Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana, Medellin Colombia. She was a Professor at CES University of Medellin from 2014 to 2020. Dr. Vélez currently works in private practice and is part of CLIPSO (a clinic for psoriasis and immune-mediated skin diseases) in Medellín, Colombia.
Last Updated:
08/23/2022

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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