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Nelson

Elibariki Mosha

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MD, MMed

Dermatologist
Regional Dermatology Training Centre (RDTC), KCMC Hospital and KCMC University
Moshi
,
Tanzania
Councilor Since: October 28, 2026
IPC Councilor
Dr. Nelson Mosha is a dermatologist, lecturer, and researcher at the Regional Dermatology Training Centre (RDTC), KCMC Hospital and KCMC University, Moshi, Tanzania. He earned his MD from Tumaini University in 2013 and his MMed in Dermato-venereology in 2024. In 2019, he undertook specialized training in cutaneous oncology and skin surgery in Caen, Normandy, France. His clinical interests include inflammatory skin diseases, cutaneous oncology, surgical management of skin cancers in people with albinism and patients with xeroderma pigmentosum (XP), and neglected tropical diseases. His research focuses on dermatological epidemiology, clinical outcomes, quality of life, and healthcare disparities in sub-Saharan Africa. His publications span several dermatological fields and are available online. He also advocates for the inclusion of essential skin medicines, particularly emollients, in the World Health Organization (WHO) Model List of Essential Medicines to improve access to affordable care for chronic inflammatory skin diseases. He is currently collaborating with the International Psoriasis Council (IPC) to develop the Tanzania Psoriasis Registry. Dr. Mosha contributes to dermatology education, international collaborative research, and capacity building, with a commitment to strengthening specialist services and promoting equitable access to dermatological care across Africa.
Last Updated:
10/15/2026

Areas of Interest

Optimizing therapeutic management of psoriasis, biologic and small-molecule therapies, translational research, IMID-associated comorbidities, biosimilars, combination therapy, new and emerging therapies, oral therapies, biomarkers, skin microbiome, registries, pathogenesis and immunology, clinical trials, personalized medicine, disease severity

Languages Spoken

English, Kiswahili

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