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Dr. Matilde IORIZZO

Dermato-Venereologist (Hair & Nail Disorders)
Lugano / Bellinzona, Switzerland

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Renowned dermatologist specializing in hair and nail disorders with extensive international training and academic experience. Over 150 scientific publications and book chapters. Recognized expert in trichology, nail pathology, and dermatologic research. Holds leadership roles in major dermatological and trichological societies and practices in Switzerland with a focus on advanced diagnosis, education, and innovation in hair and nail medicine.

CURRENT POSITIONS

  • Private Dermatology Practice, Lugano & Bellinzona, Switzerland

  • Vice President, European Nail Society

  • Founding Secretary, International Nail Society

  • President, Swiss Trichology Study Group, Swiss Society of Dermatology and Venereology (SGDV)

  • Editorial Board Member, Skin Appendage Disorders Journal

  • Medical Consultant and Scientific Advisor for pharmaceutical and dermatology organizations

EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS

  • M.D., University of Bologna, Italy (1999)

  • Residency in Dermatology & Venereology, University of Bologna, Italy (2004)

  • Ph.D., University of Bologna, Italy (2007)

  • FMH (Swiss Board Certification) in Dermato-Venereology, Switzerland

  • Visiting Fellowships and Observerships at:

    • Wake Forest School of Medicine, USA

    • Erasmus Medical Center, Netherlands

    • University Hospital of Liège, Belgium

    • Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, USA

CLINICAL & RESEARCH INTERESTS

  • Hair disorders: alopecia areata, androgenetic alopecia, scarring alopecias

  • Nail disorders: lichen planus, onychomycosis, inflammatory and congenital nail diseases

  • Trichology and nail science research

  • Pediatric dermatology related to hair and nail conditions

  • Clinical research, medical education, and dermato-pharmaceutical innovation

SELECTED PUBLICATIONS & SCHOLARLY WORK

  • Co-author of the textbook Color Atlas of Nails

  • Author and co-author of more than 150 peer-reviewed papers and book chapters on hair and nail diseases

  • Published recent studies on intralesional steroid therapy for inflammatory nail dystrophies and pediatric nail pathology

  • Contributor to international consensus papers on nail lichen planus and trichology standards

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS & LEADERSHIP ROLES

  • Vice President, European Nail Society

  • Founding Secretary, International Nail Society

  • President, Swiss Trichology Study Group (SGDV)

  • Member, Swiss Society of Dermatology and Venereology

  • Editorial Board Member, Skin Appendage Disorders

  • Active faculty and invited speaker at international dermatology, trichology, and nail congresses

TEACHING & LECTURING ACTIVITIES

  • Regularly invited as an international speaker on hair and nail disorders

  • Lecturer and mentor for dermatologists and residents specializing in trichology and nail diseases

  • Contributor to training courses and workshops across Europe and North America

  • Provides continuous medical education sessions for professionals in hair and nail medicine

CLINICAL PRACTICE

Private Dermatology Clinic – Bellinzona, Switzerland
– Specialist in diagnosis and management of hair and nail disorders, aesthetic dermatology, and pediatric cases.
– Offers comprehensive diagnostic imaging, dermoscopy, and personalized treatment plans.

Private Practice – Lugano, Switzerland
– Provides consultations in clinical dermatology, trichology, and nail disorders.
– Focuses on minimally invasive, evidence-based therapeutic approaches.

AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS

  • International recognition for contributions to the fields of hair and nail research

  • Invited faculty and keynote speaker at European and global dermatology congresses

  • Recognized expert consultant in pharmaceutical dermatology and trichology research

SKILLS & EXPERTISE

  • Hair and nail disorder diagnostics and management

  • Clinical dermatology and dermato-venereology

  • Dermoscopy and trichoscopy imaging techniques

  • Academic writing, peer review, and scientific research

  • International teaching and medical education

  • Pharmaceutical and clinical trial consultancy

LANGUAGES

  • Italian – Native

  • English – Fluent

  • French – Conversational

PROFESSIONAL INTERESTS & VISION

  • Advancement of clinical and research excellence in hair and nail disorders

  • Development of educational initiatives for young dermatologists and trichologists

  • Bridging academic dermatology with clinical practice and pharmaceutical innovation

  • Promoting interdisciplinary collaboration in dermatologic science