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Malin

Assarsson

,

MD, PhD

Specialist in Dermatology
Dermatology Clinic, Ryhov County Hospital
Jönköping
,
Sweden
2025 Fellow
IPC Jr. Councilor
Dr. Malin Assarsson is a consultant dermatologist working at Ryhov County Hospital in Jönköping, Sweden. She obtained her PhD from Linköping University in November 2024, with the title “Psoriasis – Interactions Between Genetic Susceptibility, Bacterial Microbiome, and Gene Expression.” In addition to psoriasis, Dr. Assarsson has a special interest in genital dermatology and regularly works at the Vulval Clinic at Ryhov County Hospital. Dr. Assarsson is also interested in teaching and regularly gives lectures to residents in dermatology and gynecology, as well as to general practitioners and interns. Dr. Assarsson’s research interests include immunological effects of the microbiome and clinical application of psoriasis research.
Last Updated:
01/27/2026

Areas of Interest

Personalized Care, Real-world Evidence, Immunological Effects of the Microbiome

IPC Committees / Groups

Generalized Pustular Psoriasis (GPP) Working Group

Languages Spoken

English, Swedish

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