Dermatology

During the COVID-19 outbreak, many countries imposed restrictive measures that resulted in unprecedented modifications in healthcare services.1 In several countries, including Greece, most of the public hospitals were practically transformed into COVID-19 units. In addition, public and health authorities repeatedly advised the population to avoid visiting hospitals during the pandemic outbreak. Moreover, social and sexual behaviour dramatically altered as a result of the strict social distancing measures.

Leishmaniasis is a widespread protozoan zoonosis transmitted by sandflies that can cause a wide range of clinical manifestations. Cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) is the most common form, usually presenting as a small papule on an exposed skin area that enlarges and finally ulcerates. Therapies for CL are limited, and the systemic treatments available are hampered by toxicity and parasite resistance. As an alternative, photodynamic therapy (PDT) has been reported to be a safe and effective treatment for CL.1,2

Psoriasis is a chronic disease associated with high disease burden, and its impact on well-being and health-related quality of life is…

Erosive pustular dermatosis of the scalp (EPDS) is an inflammatory disorder of unknown aetiology, characterised by erosions, pustules…

Patients with prurigo nodularis (PN) have intensely itchy nodular skin lesions resulting in a markedly impaired quality of life and…

Chronic urticaria (CU) is a common skin condition defined as an urticaria lasting for more than 6 weeks. It is divided into chronic…

Blueberry muffin baby (BMB) is a rare neonatal syndrome characterised by the presence of multiple purpuric skin nodules. It can be due to…

Despite the widespread prevalence of the human papillomavirus (HPV) and the variety of clinical variants associated with carrying the…