Early Intervention for Patients
with Psoriatic Disease
17 June 2026
Dr Chung Man Ho
MBBS, MRCP, FHKCP, FHKAM (Medicine)
Abstract
Early intervention in psoriasis is essential to reduce symptom burden, prevent disease progression, and improve long-term patient outcomes. This lecture will review the clinical rationale for prompt diagnosis and timely treatment initiation in patients with psoriasis, with emphasis on minimizing inflammatory burden, preserving quality of life, and reducing the risk of comorbidities. We will discuss practical approaches to identifying candidates for early intervention, selecting appropriate therapies, and monitoring response in routine practice. The session aims to support clinicians in integrating early, proactive management strategies into care pathways to optimize outcomes for patients with psoriasis.
Dr Chung Man Ho
MBBS, MRCP, FHKCP, FHKAM (Medicine)
Dr. Martin Man Ho Chung is a specialist and trainer in Dermatology and Venereology and a member of the Specialty Board. He has also completed specialty training in Rheumatology. He currently serves as an Honorary Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Hong Kong. He is also the Honorary Secretary of the Hong Kong College of Dermatologists, and a regional coordinator for the Global Psoriasis Atlas.