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Yael Anne Leshem, a woman with curly light brown hair pulled back, wearing hoop earrings and a black turtleneck, smiles at the camera against a plain light background.

Yael Anne

Leshem

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MD, MCR

Rabin Medical Center, Petah Tikva and Tel Aviv University
Tel Aviv
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Israel
Dr. Yael Leshem is a dermatologist and clinician-scientist specializing in chronic inflammatory skin diseases. She serves as the Director of the Atopic Dermatitis Clinic at the Division of Dermatology in Rabin Medical Center. She is a Clinical Associate Professor of Dermatology at Tel Aviv University.

Dr. Leshem is dedicated to high-quality patient care, innovative treatments, and the advancement of education and research in dermatology. Her research focuses on the epidemiology and outcome measurement of atopic dermatitis. She is a principal investigator in clinical trials and investigator-initiated studies and has authored many publications in peer-reviewed journals. Dr. Leshem is a member of the board of directors of the International Eczema Council (IEC) and serves on the executive committee of the Harmonizing Outcome Measures for Eczema (HOME) initiative, both global organizations dedicated to improving research quality and patient care in atopic dermatitis.
Last Updated:
01/21/2026

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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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