World psoriasis day

On the eve of the World Psoriasis Day on October 27, 2021, Kazakhstan Association of Dermatovenereologists, Dermatocosmetologists organized a round table on the topic “Gene-engineering biological therapy for psoriasis”.

As part of the event, the President of the KADD, Doctor of Medical Sciences, Professor Batpenova Gulnar  shared with practitioners the latest information about the prevalence and incidence of this chronic dermatosis, the complexity of its manifestations in difficult localizations, as well as promising areas of psoriasis therapy, in particular, the use of , indications and contraindications for biological targeted therapy. World Psoriasis Day has been held since 2004 at the initiative of the International Federation of Psoriasis Associations.

Goals for this day:

• raising awareness of the problem among patients and physicians;

•providing information about the latest methods of systemic and external therapy of psoriasis;

• increasing the importance of this skin condition and awareness of psycho-emotional disorders and comorbid conditions;

• improving the quality of life of people with this diagnosis.

 

Every doctor can support this initiative by educating patients and their families about the importance and possibilities of psoriasis therapy, as well as among their colleagues. Be with us!