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International Psoriasis Council

Advancing Knowledge. Improving Care.

Paolo

Gisondi

,

MD

Dermatologist
University of Verona
Verona
,
Italy
Councilor Since: September 1, 2013
IPC Councilor
Dr. Paolo Gisondi is an Associate Professor of Dermatology and Venereology and President of the Residence Program of the School of Specialization in Dermatology and Venereology at the University Hospital of Verona, Italy. He received his degree in medicine from the Catholic University of Rome in 1997 and then specialized in dermatology and venereology at the University of Parma in 2002. Before moving to Verona in 2006, he worked for two years at the Istituto Dermopatico dell’Immacolata of Rome. He is an executive committee member of the Italian Society of Dermatology (SIDEMAST), Councilor of the International Psoriasis Council (IPC), and a member of the Group for Research and Assessment of Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis (GRAPPA). Dr. Gisondi is an editorial Advisory Board member of the Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology and Dermatology (JEADV) and Therapy. His main scientific interests include the epidemiological, clinical, and therapeutic aspects of chronic plaque psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. Apart from clinical research, more than half of his working hours are dedicated to the outpatient clinic, including dermatological basic surgery.
Last Updated:
07/10/2025

Areas of Interest

Metabolic Comorbidities.psoriatich arthritisBiologics

IPC Committees / Groups

Digital Health Working Group

Languages Spoken

English, Italian

Involvement with Other Organization(s)

Involved with two Italian patient association, ADIPSO and AFIAPCO.

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