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UNFINISHED WORK IN PROGRESS Alexios Alexopoulos is one of very few pediatric dermatological consultants practicing in Greece, and he is one member of a small group of specialists who cater exclusively for pediatric dermatology patients worldwide.

He is an active pediatric skin disease fellow at Aghia Sofia children’s hospital University Clinic in Athens Greece, providing care for the emergency cases and in patient children where pediatric skin conditions as a manifestation of systemic diseases are closely monitored and treated in co-operation with other pediatric sub specialties.

Pediatric dermatology is a growing sub specialty of pediatrics and dermatology combined, and Dr Alexopoulos is actively leading research in the field and forging ahead with new treatments in cooperation with his fellow pediatric dermatologists world wide.

He is an active member of ESPD (European Society of Pediatric Dermatology) and the Greek Association of Pediatric Dermatology and is a widely regarded and listened to during lecturers at Pediatric Dermatology Conferences.

Common Pediatric Dermatological Conditions
Pediatric skin diseases require special care from a specialised medical practitioner in the field because their manifestations might be different from those in the adult population and their treatment needs to be exclusively tailored to the needs of the young patients according to the most up-to-date guidelines in our field.

Common Pediatric dermatological conditions specialised in by Dr Alexopoulos are: • Atopic dermatitis (eczema)   • Infectious diseases of skin • Dermatoses                   • Bullous skin diseases • Hemangiomas 	               • Fungal infections (ringworm) • Vascular anomalies 	       • Melanocytic nevi • Childhood acne 	       • Inherited skin diseases (genetic) • Alopecia 	               • Ichthyosis • Allergic dermatitis 	       • Vitiligo • Urticaria 	               • Psoriasis • Pigmentary skin disorders • Viral infections of skin (molluscum contagiosum, warts, herpes)

Certifcations
Dr. Alexopoulos is board certified in Pediatrics and he has additionally completed a sub-specialty training as a clinical fellow in the field of pediatric dermatology at the world famous Great Ormond Street Hospital for sick children in London.

Invited Lectures

 * 12th World Congress of Pediatric Dermatology - Invited lecture about Pityriasis Rubra Pilaris in chidren, Madrid, Spain; 25-27 September 2013
 * 12th World Congress of Pediatric Dermatology - Invited lecture about Pityriasis Rubra Pilaris in chidren, Madrid, Spain; 25-27 September 2013
 * 12th World Congress of Pediatric Dermatology - Invited lecture about Pityriasis Rubra Pilaris in chidren, Madrid, Spain; 25-27 September 2013