International Psoriasis Council

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Matthew

Vesely

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MD, PhD

Assistant Professor
Yale University
New Haven
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Connecticut
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United States
2021 Fellow
IPC Jr. Councilor
Dr. Matthew Vesely is an Assistant Professor of Dermatology at Yale School of Medicine. He is a physician-scientist focusing on inflammatory skin diseases, including psoriasis, cutaneous lupus, and lichen planus. Dr. Vesely leads a basic and translational immunology research program investigating immune resolution pathways in the skin. His work focuses on the role of immune checkpoint receptors and vascular dysfunction in chronic inflammation. His group explores immune checkpoint agonism and endothelial normalization as potential therapeutic strategies in psoriasis and related conditions. Dr. Vesely earned his MD and PhD degrees from Washington University in St. Louis and completed his dermatology residency at Yale. He was named an IPC Fellow in 2021 under the mentorship of Dr. Alice Gottlieb. In 2025, he received a Discovery Grant from the National Psoriasis Foundation (NPF).
Last Updated:
07/06/2025

Areas of Interest

Development of Psoriatic Arthritis, Novel Drug Discovery

Languages Spoken

English

Involvement with Other Organization(s)

Membership Committee in Society for Investigative Dermatology; Treasurer for New England Dermatology Society

What's New

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