International Psoriasis Council

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Maria Victoria Suarez Restrepo

Maria Victoria

Suarez Restrepo

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MD

Coordinator of the Outpatient Clinic of Psoriasis, Atopic Dermatitis, and Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Hospital do Servidor Publico Municipal de São Paulo
São Paulo
,
Brazil
Councilor Since: June 6, 2025
IPC Councilor
Dr. María Victoria Suárez Restrepo is a dermatologist with over two decades of international experience in clinical practice, research, and education. She specializes in immune-mediated inflammatory dermatological diseases and has worked extensively across Brazil, Argentina, France, and Colombia. She co-founded Centro de Excelência em Imunodermatologia (CEIDERM) in São Paulo and serves as President of the Latin American Society of Psoriasis and Immunodermatology (SOLAPSO). Dr. Suárez Restrepo is a principal investigator at the Hospital Alemão Oswaldo Cruz, where she leads clinical trials and observational studies in dermatology. She coordinates specialized outpatient clinics for psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, and hidradenitis suppurativa at the Hospital do Servidor Público Municipal. Her academic contributions include over 20 peer-reviewed publications and book chapters on dermatological conditions and clinical research.
Last Updated:
06/25/2025

Languages Spoken

English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

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.

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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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Monday, April 6, 2026