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International Psoriasis Council

Advancing Knowledge. Improving Care.

Mario Amay

Mario

Amaya

,

MD

Dermatologist
University of Monterrey
Monterrey
,
Mexico
Councilor Since: June 6, 2025
IPC Councilor
Dr. Mario Amaya Guerra is a board-certified dermatologist based in Monterrey, Mexico, with over 40 years of clinical and academic experience. He completed his dermatology training at Centro Dermatológico Pascua in Mexico City and has served as Head of Dermatology and Residency Director at Centro Médico del Noreste. Dr. Amaya is affiliated with Hospital San Lucas and remains active in teaching and clinical research. Dr. Amaya is a recognized leader in psoriasis and psoriatic disease in Latin America. He has served as Mexico’s delegate to the Latin American Society of Psoriasis (SOLAPSO) since 2010 and is the national coordinator for the Global Psoriasis Atlas (GPA). He is a member of the Group for Research and Assessment of Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis (GRAPPA) and a founding member of the Mexican Group for the Study of Psoriasis (PsoMex). His research contributions include participation in numerous clinical trials and authorship of national and regional treatment guidelines for psoriasis and atopic dermatitis. Dr. Amaya has been an invited speaker at national and international dermatology conferences and has collaborated with multiple pharmaceutical advisory boards. His work continues to advance the understanding and management of psoriatic disease in Latin America, focusing on improving patient outcomes through education, research, and evidence-based care.
Last Updated:
06/10/2025

Areas of Interest

Immunopathogenesis of Psoriasis and its Clinical Implications, Emerging Biologic Therapies and Small Molecules for Moderate to Severe Psoriasis, Personalized Treatment Strategies and Biomarkers for Therapeutic Response, Use of Digital Tools and Crosswords in Dermatology Education with a Focus on Psoriasis, Real-world Evidence, and Registry Data in Psoriasis Treatment Outcomes, Interdisciplinary Management of Psoriatic Arthritis

Languages Spoken

English, Spanish

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