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Yi

Zhao

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MD, PhD

Tsinghua Changgung Hospital
Beijing
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China
Dr. Yi Zhao is a dermatologist and professor at Tsinghua Changgung Hospital, Tsinghua University, where he serves as the founding Chair of the Department of Dermatology and Head of the Scientific Research Department. He is also the Director of the Photomedicine Laboratory. He earned his medical degree from Peking University and has clinical expertise in psoriasis, xanthoma disseminatum, photodynamic therapy, and laser treatments. His research focuses on inflammatory skin diseases, supported by grants from the National Natural Science Foundation of China. He has authored numerous peer-reviewed articles and contributed to dermatology textbooks. Dr. Zhao participates in academic societies and editorial boards, aiming to advance dermatological care through clinical work and education. His major academic employment includes Director of Asian Society for Psoriasis, Secretary-General, Intelligent Medicine Committee, Chinese Medical Doctor Association, Secretary-General, Laser Cosmetic Committee, Chinese Association of Plastics and Aesthetics, and editor for Journal of Investigative Dermatology (JID), Intelligent Medicine, and Journal of Cell Communication and Signaling.
Last Updated:
07/13/2025

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