Targeting GPP: A Guide for Dermatologists on Diagnosis, Burden, Management and Therapeutic Breakthroughs

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MOC - Section 3

45 min

Dermatology

2.25 Credits

Course Description

This is a 45-minute MOC Section 3 accredited eCME program for Canadian HCPs. This program is designed to provide practical, evidence-based insights into the diagnosis and management of generalized pustular psoriasis (GPP), a rare, chronic skin condition with potentially life-threatening flares. Using a patient case study, this program will examine the clinical presentation and chronic nature of GPP, including its lifelong physical, emotional, and psychosocial impacts. The role of the interleukin-36 (IL-36) receptor pathway in disease pathogenesis, and strategies for managing and preventing GPP flares will also be explored. Particular emphasis will be placed on spesolimab, a recently Health Canada-approved, first-in-class IL-36 receptor antagonist designed specifically for GPP treatment.


This program has received financial support from Boehringer Ingelheim in the form of an unrestricted educational grant.

Course Details

Expiry Date: 2026-04-07

Professions: Specialist

Faculty

  • Jessica Chan, MD, CCFP
  • Marni Wiseman, MD, FRCPC, DABD
  • Natalie Skinner, MD, CCFP (EM), DipDerm
  • Rachel Asiniwasis, MD, FRCPC

Accreditation

This activity is an Accredited Self-Assessment Program (Section 3) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. You may claim a maximum of 2.25 hours (credits are automatically calculated).

Learning Objective(s)

Upon completion of this continuing education program participants will be better able to: 

  • Recognize the clinical presentation, burden and chronicity of generalized pustular psoriasis (GPP) 
  • Implement evidence-based therapy for GPP management and flare prevention in clinical practice 
  • Counsel patients about GPP management and flare prevention