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INDEX

Invited Speakers

Do’s and Don’t’s in Acne Management
L. Scerri

Recent Trends in the Medical and Surgical Management of Male and Female Patterned Hair Loss
D. Van Neste

Treatment Options for Androgenetic Alopecia
E. Lazaridou

IPL Treatment in Combination with Other Mild techniques in Skin Rejuvenation
J.H. Olafsson

Setting Out in Cosmetic Lasers
I. Ghersetich, M. Troiano and T. Lotti

Smoking and Skin Aging
A. Oikarinen

Three Level Rejuvenation – Layer Specific Approaches
K. Fritz

Atopic Versus Atopiform Dermatitis
J.D. Bos

Contact Dermatitis Due to Animal Feed Additives
B. Jagtman

Dermatitis Figus Carica
Y. Tüzün

Extracorporal Photopheresis as an Interventional Therapy for the Treatment of Severe, Refractory Atopic Dermatitis – Preliminary Results-
M. Sand, F.G. Bechara, M. Radenhausen, D. Sand, N.S. Tomi, P. Altmeyer and K. Hoffmann

The Role of Staphylococcus aureus in the Pathogenesis of Atopic Eczema
A. Kapp, K. Breuer and T. Werfel

Advanced Dermatologic Surgery. Surgery Involving the Lips and Peri-oral Tissues
F. Camacho

Nail Surgery
E. Haneke

Nasal Surgery
E. Haneke

What Is New in Dermatological Surgery
E. Haneke

Disease Activity and Response Criteria in Lupus Erythematosus
M. Mosca and S. Bombardieri

Localized Scleroderma – An Update
A. Kreuter

New Therapeutic Agents in Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus
F. Nyberg

Scleroderma – An Update on Fibrosis
U.-F. Haustein

Allergic Contact Stomatitis: A Review Study of 237 Patients with 3 Different Dental Patch Test Kits
M. Cifuentes

Xerostomia: Etiology and Consequences
D. Parent and C. Debusscher

Incontinentia Pigmenti
A.P. Oranje, W.-F. Arts and A. Wagner

Pathogenesis of Vitiligo: Recent Advances
K.U. Schallreuter

Future – Where Are We In 10 Years? No Lasers?
M. Lapidoth

Onychomycosis: A New Treatment Using Dye Laser
C. Demetriou

Use of Carbon Dioxide Laser in Darker Skin Types
M. Sachdev

Malignant Melanoma in Pregnancy
I. Stefanaki

Management of Giant Congenital Melanocytic Naevi
L. De Raeve

Effect of Digital Dermoscopy on the Practice
J.H. Olafsson

Botulinum Toxin in Hyperhidrosis and Other Medical Indications
U. Wollina

Brief Review of Acrodermatitis Enteropathica, Report of Zinc-Glycinate Terapy in Long Term Follow-up of Acrodermatitis Enteropathica in Hungary
Zs. Szalai, A. Szabó, P. Kiss and D. Asboth

Cytogenetics in the Diagnosis and Classification of Soft Tissue Tumors
R. Sciot

Demodex Causes Facial Dermatoses
F. Forton

Derivation and Clinical Application of Special Imaging by Means of Digital Cameras and Image J Freeware for Quantification of Erythema and Pigmentation
H. Takiwaki

Hereditary Desmosome Disorders
J. Mellerio

Need and Greed: The Concept of Ill-Health in Dermatology
F. Dalgard

Pathogenesis of Autoimmune Disorders: Lessons from Sjögren’s Syndrome
H.M. Moutsopoulos

Porphyria Cutanea Tarda and Other Acquired Skin Fragility Syndromes
P.G. Stavropoulos

Sabouraud and the Trichophytons: Highlights in the History of Dermato Mycology
G. Tilles

TeleDermatology in Health Management Practice
L. Witkamp

The Nail and the Koebner and Koebner-like Phenomenon
C. Daniel and M. Daniel

The Role of Dermatopathology in the Molecular Diagnosis of Genetic Skin Diseases
R. Bergman

Topical Therapy in Practice: Challenging Scabies
R. Wolf

Tropical Granulomas
F. Bravo

Using Internet for Teledermatology in Greece
S. Gerazounis and P. Souvatzidis

Cutaneous Sarcoidosis
J. Peyrí and J. Marcoval

Congenital Syphilis Re-emerging
I. Simms and N. Broutet

Management of Genital Warts
G. von Krogh

Classification of Vascular Birthmark
M. Landthaler

Mastocytosis in Children
R. Heide, D. Van Gysel, B. Tank and A.P. Oranje

Stevens-Johnson Syndrome in Children
T. Kakourou

Photoprotection
M. Kosmadaki

Economic Assessment of Phototherapy
T. Rantanen

Evaluation of the Photosensitive Patient
Ch. Antoniou

Photoprotection by Glass
H.W. Lim, C.L Hexsel and C. Tuchida

Phototherapy
H.W. Lim and C.L Hexsel

Actinic Keratoses in Dermatologic Diseases
M. David

Advanced and Difficult Non Melanoma Skin Cancer: Is Cryosurgery the Treatment of Choice?
P. Mintzias

Cryosurgery in Skin Cancer: Combination Treatment
P. Pasquali

Inherited Predisposition to Skin Cancer
G. Ponti

Photodynamic Therapy of Basal Cell Carcinomas
M.A. de Rie

Precancerous Skin Lesions in Organ Transplant Recipients: Risk Factors and Management
J.T. Lear

Photodynamic Therapy of Skin Infections
PG. Calzavara-Pinton and M. Venturini

Surgical Management of Non Melanoma Skin Cancers
L. Rusciani and A. Rusciani

Improved, Economical Adapted Diagnostic and Therapy in Patients with Chronic Pruritus
S. Ständer

Neurophysiology of Pruritus: Recent Findings on Electrical Evoked Pruritus
A. Ikoma

Novel Ways to Understand and Measure Itch
F. Pfab, M. Valet, E. Ripphoff, S. Weissenbacher, T. Sprenger, T.R. Tölle, G.I. Athanasiadis, H. Behrendt, J. Ring and U. Darsow

PSORIASIS

Coping Strategies in Psoriasis Patients
P. Janowski, J. Miniszewska and A. Zalewska

Infections in Urticaria
B. Wedi

Pathophysiology and Immune Mechanisms of Allergic Drug Reactions
P.S. Friedmann and C. Pickard

Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures in Leukocytoclastic Vasculitis
C. Sunderkötter

Differention of Vasculitides
B. Zelger

Sweet Syndrome, Evidence for Vasculitis
B. Zelger

Acne Conglobata and IgA Nephropathy
Z. Nevoralová

Acne Vulgaris
K. Sharif

Adapalene 0.1% Cream After Oral Isotretinoin: Evaluation of the Acne Recurrence Incidence
V. Bettoli, L. Mantovani, A. Borghi, M. Ferroni and A. Virgil

Adapalene 0.1% Gel as Maintenance Therapy for Acne Vulgaris: An Efficacy and Safety Review
D.M. Thiboutot, M. Alirezai, J. Zhang and P. Soto

Factors Underlying Isotretinoin Prescription for Acne in Everyday Practice
M.J. Tribo, A. Mirada and C. Romero

Integration of the "No Dairy Diet" Into Modern Acne Therapy
W. Danby

The Effect of Jessner’s Solution Peel on Acne Vulgaris
Effat Khodaeiani and Shahla Babaie Nejad

Treatment of Eyebrow Alopecia Areata with Topical Pimecrolimus
C.H. Huh, B.J. Kim, S.W. Youn and K.C. Park

An Evaluation of Dermatologic Tolerance and Efficacy of a Capryloyl Salicylic Acid (LHA) Peel Compared to a Glycolic Acid Peel in Subjects with Fine Lines and Wrinkles and Hyper Pigmentation
C. Oresajo, D. Orak, M. Cornell, E. Ast, M. Yatskayer and I. Hansenne

Botulinum Toxin – Unwanted Side Effects and Their Management
U. Wollina

Fractional Resurfacing Combined with Air Cooling as a Novel Approach to Skin Tightening – Part 1: An Histologic Investigation
S. Mordon and J.L. Levy

Fractional Resurfacing Combined with Air Cooling as a Novel Approach to Skin Tightening – Part 2: A Clinical Assessment
J.L. Levy and S. Mordon

Acroangiodermatitis And Drug-Addiction – A Possible Relationship
F.S. Delli and Th. Zaraboukas

Comparative Study of the Topical Applications of Vitamin C Versus Excipient on Atopic Dermatitis
C. Fotoh, S. Mac-Mary, Jm. Sainthillier and P. Humbert

Fucidin® H for the Treatment of Atopic Dermatitis in Children
T. Cristodulo, A. Diaconeasa, A. Alexandru, K. Nikolajevic and A. Cupsa

Late Radiation Dermatitis – A Recall with Tamoxifen
F.S. Delli, S.H. Kalfadis and I. Mandekou-Lefaki

Pimecrolimus Cream 1% for the Long Term Control of Atopic Dermatitis: Time to First Flare, Time Between Flares
E.C. Siegfried, F. Kianifard and A. Parneix-Spake

Pimecrolimus Cream 1% in the Long Term Management of Severe Adult Atopic Eczema
M. Meurer and M. Bräutigam

The First Experience with Atopy Patch Test in the Czech Republic
A. Machovcová

Topical Fusidic Acid Plus Hydrocortisone Acetate/Betamethasone Valerate for the Treatment of Atopic Dermatitis
V. Benea, S-R. Georgescu, L. Manolache, D. Beer, A. Rusu and E. Benea

Treatment of Mild to Moderate Seborrhoeic Dermatitis of the Face with Sebclair®: Results of a Multicentre, Controlled, Randomized, Double-blind Study
S. Veraldi, A. Menter and M. Innocenti

When Photopatch Testing? A Critical View
G. Zarafonitis, D.Y.L. van Ruysevelt and P.G.M. van der Valk

One-stage Flaps for Reconstruction of Auricular Surgical Defects
S. Coelho, R. Vieira, J.D. Freitas and A. Figueiredo

Atypical Presentation of Extragenital Lichen Sclerosus as a Solitary Angiomatous Plaque
E. Bozi, A.C. Katoulis, A. Papapostolou, A.I. Kanelleas, E. Toumbis-Ioannou, M. Adamopoulou, I. Panayiotides and N.G. Stavrianeas

Human Dermatosparaxis: Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome type VIIC a Case Report
A.R. Rincón-Sánchez, I.E. Arce, E.A. Tostado-Rabago, A. Vargas, L.A. Padilla-Gómez, A. Bolańos, S. Barrios, R. E´-Vega, A. Del Toro-Valero, M.P. Casillas-Avila, V.C. Ledezma-Rodríguez, M.G. López-Cardona, A.M. Rivas-Estilla, A. Feria-Velasco and N.O. Davalos

Lupus Pernio and Chilblain Lupus Erythematosus – Are they the Same Entity?
I. Mandekou-Lefaki, P. Katsioula, G. Avgerinou, E. Kalpadaki and K. Amaxopoulos

Nodular Morphea – A Case Report
M. Cravo, J.P. Reis, O. Tellechea, A. Machado and A. Figueiredo

Narrow Band UVB and Vitix in the Treatment of Children with Vitiligo
M. Crisan, D. Pop, M. Florea, A. Filip, R. Cosgarea and G. Checiches

Diffuse Hyperpigmentation: A Rare Case of Mycosis Fungoides
I. Mandekou-Lefaki, S. Charalabidis, V. Mourtziou, I. Makridima and M. Vogiatzi

Poikiloderma of Civatte: A Histopathological Study
A.C. Katoulis, N.G. Stavrianeas, I. Panayiotides, E. Bozi, A.I. Kanelleas, D. Kalogeromitros, S. Georgala and A.D. Katsambas

Acitretin as an Adjuvant to Circumcision for Zoon’s Balanitis: A Case Report
H. Mortazavi, P. Mehrian, H. Shabanzadeh Dehkordi, M. Mohit and F. Safar

Affinex Modeling: Impact at Six Weeks
C. Taďeb, P. Bruel, P. Chenaie and C. Pigney

Alefacept Is Safe and Efficacious in the Treatment of Palmoplantar Pustulosis
L.C. Guenther

An Open-label Pilot Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of Topically Applied Pimecrolimus Cream for the Treatment of Steroid-induced Rosacea-like Eruption
C.-Y. Chu

Calcitriol 3mg/g Ointment: A Review of Safety and Efficacy Results from Three Different Studies
A. Menter, J. Powers, J.P. Ortonne, J. Decroix, R. Kaufmann and P. Andres

Chlamydia Conjunctivitis - Possible Role of Sexual Transmission: A Case Report
J. Krstic, A. Krasnjuk and S. Radovanovic

Clinical Study to Evaluate Performance of a Colloid Adhesive Patch on Recurrent Herpes Labialis Lesions
T. Karlsmark

Coexistence of Bullous Pemphigoid, Vitiligo and Thyroid Disease: A Case Report
S. Sudogan, M. Kavala, B. Can, I. Zindanci and S. Altintas

Conventional Capillaroscopy as a Diagnostic Method in Rosacea
G. Kamińska-Winciorek and L. Brzezińska-Wcisło

Drug Induced Pseudolymphomatous Cutaneous Reaction Resulting from Lornoxicam
A.I. Kanelleas, A.C. Katoulis, E. Bozi, E. Toumbis-Ioannou, M. Adamopoulou, S. Sianos, I. Panagiotidis and N.G. Stavrianeas

Effectiveness and Tolerability of Moisturizing Lotion with 10% Urea for the Skin of the Diabetic Patient
A. Mirada, J.M. Manzanares, M. Orozco, J. Coll and C. Trullas

Effector Molecules of the Cutaneous Innate Immune Defense
A. Kaus, F. Jacobsen, A. Gerhards, B. Voss, A. Daigeler, M. Lehnhardt, H.-U. Steinau and L. Steinstraesser

Emotional Stress and Cutaneous Pigmentation: A New Tri-cellular Culture Model
I. Besné, R. Steinschneider and F. Benech

Evaluation of the Soothing Effect of Avene Thermal Water (ATW) in Post Laser Therapy Using Clinical Thermography
A. Bensafi Benaouda, J. George, J.M. Lagarde, A. Degouy, S. Dahan, F. Loche and A.M. Schmitt

Follow the Wakes Scabies Leave: A Guide to the Burrows
J. Yoshizumi

A Case of Granulomatous Slack Skin with Hypereosinophilia
Yukiko Nitta

In vitro and in vivo Whitening Effects of a Mentha piperita Extract
I. Besné, F.Plismy, V. Delvigne and B. Lavaud

Influence of Alitretinoin on the Pharmacokinetics of the Oral Contraceptive Ethinyl Estradiol / Norgestimate
A. Schmitt-Hoffmann, B. Roos, T. Brown, E. Weidekamm, P.T. Leese1 and A. Man

Lethal Midline Granuloma Diagnosed Post Mortem as an Extranodal Nk/T-Cell Lymhoma. Retrospective Case Report
G. Lapinskaitë, I. Marčiukaitienë and U. Mickys

Leukemia Cutis – Case Report
J. Cardoso, R. Cardoso, O. Tellechea and A. Figueiredo

Local Tolerability of a New Two-compound Product (Calcipotriol Plus Betamethasone Dipropionate Gel)
C. Ganslandt, V. Hoffman, K.L. Noerrelund and H. Hvidberg

Prevalence of Acquired Bullosus Dermatoses in Eastern CroatiaThrough a Twenty Years Period
I. Ručević, N. Sustić, V. Barisić-Drusko and M. Vuksić

Pro-XylaneTM, a New Xylose-Derivative as an Activator of Glycosaminoglycan Biosynthesis
M. Dalko, A. Cavezza, P. Pichaud, S. Trouille, N. Pineau, L. Breton and M. Neuwels

Telangiectatic Erythematous Cutaneous Reaction to a Cardiac Pacemaker and Role of Physical Factors: A Case Report
H. Ghaninezhad, M. Shamsoddini Motlagh and F. Farshidfar

The Functional Morphology of the Skin in Drug Eruptions – A Preliminary Study with Light and Electron Microscopy
E. Rallis, T. Demetriou, A. Arvanitis, A. Fiska, E. Koumantaki and C. Kouskoukis

The Impact of Generalized Lesions at the Onset of Pemphigus Vulgaris (PV) on the Outcome of the Disease
N. Esmaili, M. Daneshpazhooh and C. Chams-Davatchi

Smoking Habits Among Patients with Rosacea
K. Abram, H. Silm and M. Oona

The Use of Efalizumab (Raptiva) in the Treatment of Pustulosis Palmoplantar
Ch. Naoum, Ch. Pavlidou and Stamathioudaki Sofia

Acropustulosis of Infancy in Yemeni Infants
M.A.Q. Almalmi

Clinical and Ultrasonogrphic Correlation in Cutaneous Tumors with a Vascular Origin in Childhood
A.I. Bernal, G. Blanco, J. Romero, N. Blázquez, J.B. Repiso, P. Valdés and M. de Troya

Synthetic Tannin - An Effective and Safe Treatment Alternative in Paediatric Dermatology
Z. Szalai, K. Csanády, K. Torma, D. Asbóth and K. Molnár

Polypodium leucotomos Extract Reduces Tumor Necrosis Factor-Alpha and Nitric Oxide Production Induced by Ultraviolet Solar Simulated Radiation
A. Jańczyk, M. García, H. De la Fuente, R. Tejedor, A. Díez, P.F. Peńas, J.L. Alonso-Lebrero and S. González

A Clinicopathologic Study of Basal Cell Carcinoma Between 1997 & 2001
Effat Khodaeiani and Shahla Babaie Nejad

A Multicenter, Study of Photodynamic Therapy with Methyl Aminolevulinate (MAL-PDT) in Immuno-compromised Organ Transplant Recipients with Non-melanoma Skin Cancer
J.T. Lear, A.-M. Wennberg, T. Schmook, S. Keohane, B. Stenquist, G. Jemec, C. Mřrk, E. Christensen, A. Kapp, H. Sřlvsten, T. Talme, B. Berne and E. Stockfleth

Classification of Basal Cell Carcinoma
Y. Vantuchová and R. Čuřík

Nevoid Basal Cell Carcinoma Syndrome -Therapeutic Approach with Imiquimod Cream 5% and Oral Isotretinoin
I. Mandekou-Lefaki, P. Katsioula, S. Charalampidis, F. Deli and E. Karasaridis

New Approach to Extensive Genital Bowenoid Papulosis
J. Ricart, C. Pujol, I. Esplugues, M. Navarro, M. Badillo, M. Aloy and A. Massmanian

Treating Inoperable Basal Cell Carcinoma by Means of Imiquimode and Acitretin. Case Report
M. Adamič

Naltrexone in the Treatment of Pruritus
S. Veraldi, F. Celotti and R. Caputo

A Questionnaire on the Quality of Life Using Skindex-16 and GHQ-28 in Psoriatic Patients and Improvements of the Patients’ Quality of Life with Neoral® Therapy
Y. Okubo, K. Arai, M. Amaya, S. Fujiwara and R. Tsuboi

Chimeric Antibodies Human/Mouse Anti TNF Alpha (Infliximab) for the Treatment of Psoriasis Associated with Crohn´s Disease
F.I. Cristovici, E.F. Georgescu, I. Georgescu, G.S. Dragoi and G. Pirga

Comparative Efficacy of a Two-compound Ointment Containing Calcipotriol 50mg/G and Betamethasone 0.5 mg/g (As Dipropionate) After 1, 2, and 4 Weeks of Treatment of Mild, Moderate, and Severe Psoriasis
A. Menter and C. Ganslandt

Etanercept in the Treatment of Psoriasis Vulgaris: Results from an Open-label 6-month Study
A.J. Stratigos, G. Avgerinou, C. Dessinioti, C. Antoniou, P.G. Stavropoulos and A.D. Katsambas

Infliximab in the Treatment of Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis: Our clinical Experience
C. Antoniou, A. Stratigos, A.E. Moustou, T. Vergou, D. Rigopoulos and A. Katsambas

Lichen Striatus- Ilven- Linear Porokeratosis- Linear Psoriasis: Similarities and Differences
I. Mandekou-Lefaki, I. Makridima, K. Georgakli, G. Augerinou and F. Deli

Long Term Usage of a Calcipotriol/Betamethasone Dipropionate Two-compound Ointment in Patients with Severe Psoriasis: A 52-Week Study
K. Kragballe, L. Stein Gold and C. Ganslandt

Low Dose Cyclosporine for Mild to Moderate Psoriatic Patients with Impaired QOL
M. Ohtsuki, J. Sugai and M. Hirashima

New Clinical Protocol to Study Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis and Psoriasis Treated with Chondroitin Sulfate
M. Pérez, J. Dalmau, E. Roé, I. Möller, C. Moragues, N. Martí, P. Benito, J. Monfort, N. Segalés, M. Coll, J. Cuevas, C. Perna, M. Herrero, E. Montell and J. Vergés

Our Experience with Efalizumab
C. Antoniou, A. Stratigos, M. Kosmadaki, I. Stefanaki, M. Daboudi, G. Avgerinou, P. Stavropoulos, I. Potouridou, K. Desinioti and A.D. Katsambas

Pooled Safety Data For a Calcipotriol/Betamethasone Dipropionate Two-compound Ointment in the Treatment of Psoriasis Vulgaris
K. Papp and A. Melgaard

Role of Topical Therapy in the Treatment of Moderate to Severe Psoriasis
S. Feldman

Satisfaction and Workload of the Dermatologist According to Its Workplace in Spain. Results of a Psoriasis Survery
M. Ribera, A. Mirada and A. Martí

Scalp Psoriasis – New Treatment Options Are Needed
K. Papp, J. Berth-Jones, K. Kragballe, G. Wozel and M. de la Brassinne

Severe Palmoplantar Pustular Psoriasis: Responsiveness to Efalizumab in a Treatment-Resistant Patient
L. Vitéz and G. Wozel

Adalimumab: Complete Clearing of Skin Lesions in a Severe Psoriatic Arthritis Patient
L. Vitéz and G. Wozel

Successful Infliximab Treatment in a 14-Year-Old Girl with Severe Psoriatic Arthritis – A Case Report
E. Heese, M. Meurer and G. Wozel

Topical Combination Calcipotriol/Betamethasone Dipropionate Prior to Phototherapy in Psoriasis – A Cost-effective Strategy?
C.A. Morton and J.C. Morais

Treatment of Scalp Psoriasis with the Calcipotriol/Betamethasone Dipropionate Two-compound Ointment: A Pilot Open-label Study
N. Cassano and G.A. Vena

Validation of a Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire in Patients with Moderate to Severe Psoriasis. Neoderma Study
E. Daudén, J.M. Hernanz, Ll. Puig, M. Ribera, V. García-Patos, X. Bordŕs, F. Vanaclocha, on behalf of the Neoderma Study Group

AIDS and Mycosis. New Advances in Our Field
C. Rodríguez-Cerdeira, B. Sánchez-Blanco, G. Rey and J.J. Vilata

Asymptomatic Chlamydia Trachomatis Infection in Men Who Have Sex with Men (MSM) with HIV Infection
M. Koutraki, E. Valassidou, V. Paparizos, A. Grillias, E. Frangouli, A. Katsambas and H. Papadogeorgakis

Detection of Chlamydia Trachomatis in Symptomatic Male Patients Using Samples from Four Different Anatomic Sites with Nucleic Acid Amplification Tests-NAAT’s
T. Pittaras, D.P. Houhoula, J. Papaparaskevas, E. Frangouli, N.J. Legakis and H. Papadogeorgakis

Relationship Between Clinical Outcomes and Health-related Quality of Life in Patients with External Genital Warts
J.J. Vilata, J.A. Varela, L. Olmos, J.A. Colombo, M.A. Llorens, X. Badía and the ECCAVIM Study Group

An Efficacy and Long Term Follow-up Study of Cyclosporine Microemulsion in Chronic Idiopathic Urticaria
P.D. Pigatto, D. Colombo and G. Guzzi

Frequency of Contact Allergy in Children and Adolescents in Czech Republic
A. Machovcova

Rupatadine in the Treatment of Chronic Idiopathic Urticaria
A. Gimenez Arnau, S. Ianosi, I. Perez, E. Donado, E. Arnaiz, A. Kaszuba, A. Malbran, G. Poop and I. Izquierdo