International Psoriasis Council

Advancing Knowledge. Improving Care.

Renata Ferreira

Magalhães

,

MD, PhD

Head of Dermatology Clinic
Unicamp Clinical Hospital
Campinas
,
Brazil
Councilor Since: June 14, 2024
IPC Councilor
Dr. Renata Ferreira Magalhães is a Professor of Dermatology at the University of Campinas (Unicamp) and serves as the Head of the Dermatology Department at Unicamp Hospital. With over 20 years of experience in psoriasis, she teaches undergraduate courses, supervises master’s and doctoral degrees, conducts research, leads clinical trials for the pharmaceutical industry as a Principal Investigator, and publishes scientific papers extensively. Dr. Magalhães aims to enhance Brazil and Latin America’s involvement in the global discourse on psoriatic disease and other immune-mediated conditions. She highlights the region’s unmet needs and opportunities for advancement in these areas.
Last Updated:
07/02/2024

Areas of Interest

Genetics and immunology, comorbidities, pustular psoriasis, immunobiologics and biosimilars, phototherapy, conventional treatment, special populations (pediatric, elderly, pregnant), chronic infections, transplant patients, chronic infections, emerging diseases, and tropical diseases (tuberculosis, hepatitis, HIV, and hanseniasis).

IPC Committees / Groups

Generalized Pustular Psoriasis (GPP) Working Group, Latin America Working Group, Pediatric Psoriasis Working Group

Languages Spoken

English, Portuguese, Spanish

Involvement with Other Organization(s)

Dr. Magalhães actively participates in various initiatives. She contributes to awareness campaigns organized by the Brazilian Dermatology Society and plays a crucial role in shaping national guidelines by participating in the Brazilian psoriasis consensus. Dr. Magalhães also provides consultancy services to the Ministry of Health on psoriasis and hidradenitis suppurativa topics.

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