"We have such good treatments today for kids who are suffering from pediatric psoriasis and other inflammatory conditions. And honestly I think the drugs we have now, the biologics in particular, are safer than some of the drugs we used in the past, and definitely more effective."

This week on the podcast, Kirk is thrilled to welcome the University of Toronto's Dr Perla Lansang to for a fascinating discussion about the article she co-authored in the January-February 2024 edition of the Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery. It's titled: A Practical Guide to Using Biologics in Pediatric Dermatology.

Dr Lansang's co-authors are Annie George, Rafael Paolo Lansang, and Melinda Gooderham.

Perla Lansang is an associate professor in dermatology at the University of Toronto. Also, based at the Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, and the Hospital for Sick Children, she has a special interest in pediatric and adolescent dermatology.

This podcast is supported by an educational grant from Incyte Biosciences Canada, available through the CDA Corporate Supporter Program.

Dr Barber and his guests do not receive any financial reimbursement for the production of the podcast.

For more great CDA podcasts check out Dermalogues, our Residents podcast hosted by Dr Kerri Purdy.

To learn more about the work of the Canadian Dermatology Association, please visit our website at dermatology.ca

JCMS Author Interviews is produced by the CDA and David McGuffin of Explore Podcast Productions in Ottawa.   

Our theme music was composed by Lee Rosevere.