Chairs: I. Jakobsone (Latvia), M. Šepte (Latvia)
Dr. Marcis Septe, MD
Differential diagnoses of contact dermatitis
Dr. Ilze Jakobsone, MD
Differential diagnoses of Granuloma annulare
Dr. Kristīne Bērzina
Scar treatment options in private practice
Dr. Vanda Bondare Ansberga
Systemic Vascular Resistance in Psoriasis Patients
Dr. Alena Soha
Association of Human Leukocyte Antigen Class II gene polymorphisms with primary skin pathologies in HIV positive patients in Latvia
Dr. Natalja Maiboroda
The role of the sentinel lymph node biopsy in melanoma patients: a retrospective single center analysis
Chairs: S. Rubins (Latvia), C.H. Hong (Taiwan), E. Buinauskaite (Norway)
Prof. Kathy Chien-Hui Hong (Taiwan)
The five-year trend of severe cutaneous adverse drug reactions in tropical Taiwan
Assoc.prof.dr.med. Silvestrs Rubins (Latvia)
Histiocytoses - an update
Dr. Lauma Valeine
Proteom: New paradigm of skin aging
Dr. Evelina Buinauskaite MD, PhD (Norway)
Lasers in Aesthethic Gynecology: Dermatologists Perspective
*Those who have submitted poster presentations, they will be shown virtually during coffee/lunch break
Prof. Ilona Hartmane (Latvia)
Lector: Ilona Hartmane (Latvia)
Those who have submitted poster presentations, they will be shown virtually during lunch break
Chairs: A.Rubins (Latvia), K. Kingo (Estonia), S. Valiukeviciene (Lithuania)
Prof. Andris Rubins (Latvia)
Systemic treatment of Atopic Dermatitis and real world experience
Prof. Kulli Kingo (Estonia)
Type 2 inflammation and Atopic dermatitis treatment
Prof. Skaidra Valiukeviciene (Lithuania)
Atopic dermatitis - biological treatment, some similarity and synergy across Baltics
Chair: K. Kingo (Estonia), M. Septe (Latvia)
Prof. Chih Hung-Lee, MD, PhD (Taiwan)
Health hazards of chronic arsenic exposure: focusing on the chemical carcinogenesis with immune interaction
Prof. Kulli Kingo (Estonia)
Integral monitoring of psoriasis patient in treatment pathway and prevention of disease exacerbations
Chairs: TBA
Dr. Alise Balcere
Parasitic dermatology - from problems to solutions
Chair: S. Rubins (Latvia), P. Konno (Estonia)
Prof. Lidia Rudnicka (Poland)
Dissecting cellulitis an update
Prof. Robert A. Schwartz, MD, MPH, DSc (Hon) (USA)
Food Allergies: More than a Peanut of a Problem
Welcome messages
A. Rubins (President, 19th BADV Congress)
I. Kalvins (President, Latvian Academy of Science)
I. Muiznieks (Rector, University of Latvia)
K. Lipmans (Chairman of the Council of JSC Grindeks)
Prof. Christopher Bunker
Chairs: S.Rubins (Latvia)
HIV Dermatology - Instructive Cases from the Clinic
*Welcome reception is available for all Congress speakers and registered on-site participants who have paid the participation fee.
Chairs: S. Valiukeviciene (Lithuania), P. Konno (Estonia), A. zur Hausen (The Netherlands)
Prof. Skaidra Valiukeviciene (Lithuania)
Actual points of cutaneous melanoma management
Dr. Pille Konno (Estonia)
Modern diagnostics of melanoma
Prof. Axel zur Hausen, M.D., Ph.D. (Netherlands)
Recent advances in Merkel cell carcinoma biology - therapeutic options?
Chair: A. Balcere (Latvia), I. Ivdra (Latvia)
Dr. Iveta Ivdra
Analysis of the dermatoscopic picture by various inflammatory skin diseases as a valuable and sometimes indispensable auxiliary method in diagnosis
Dr. Alise Balcere
Dermatoscopic and histopathologic correlations of non-melanoma skin cancer
Dr. Aleksejs Zavorins
Artificial intelligence in dermatoscopy: today and tomorrow
Chairs: Leonardo Marini (Italy)
Prof. Leonardo Marini (Italy)
Q Switched ND:YAG laser – spectrum of solutions for Dermatology and Aesthetic Medicine. Most versatile and powerful Q Switched laser device in the market for widest range of indications.
Prof. Leonardo Marini (Italy)
ND:YAG & ER:YAG laser – spectrum of solutions for Dermatology and Aesthetic Medicine. One device for entire practice of Dermatologist.
Chairs: K. Fritz (Germany), Š. Čaplinskas (Lithuania)
Dr. Michael Gold
Lasers & Light Sources for Medical Derm Conditions
Prof. Saulius Čaplinskas
Current and Future Challenges Related to Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Prof. Klaus Eisendle
Acne and other facial dermatoses - cases from real life
Prof. Dr. med. Klaus Fritz, MD (Germany)
Er:Yag laser (Derm Ablate) - Advantages and broad spectrum of indications
prof., Dr. hab. med. Daina Andersone
Early diagnosis and treatment of psoriatic arthritis - the main priority of clinicians and patients
Chair: S. Veraldi (Italy), N. Kluger (Finland)
Prof. Stefano Veraldi
Rare fungal infections
Nicolas Kluger (Finland)
Management of skin of color patients in Nordic countries
Prof. Dr. med. Klaus Fritz, MD (Germany)
Yellow Light – the most selective for facial vascular treatments
Prof. Ilona Hartmane (Latvia)
The challenges faced by dermatologists in identifying and managing the manifestations of internal diseases on the skin
Dr. Mario Trelles (Spain)
A different concept for an efficacious and safe laser treatment of age-related skin atrophy, tissue and scars remodelling
Restaurant and Bar – Herbary (Galleria Riga, 8th Floor, Dzirnavu Street 67)
*Congress Dinner is available only with invitations or tickets
Andra Derveniece (Latvia)
Malignant melanoma screening results
Shah Rohan (USA)
Solar Cheilosis: mind those lips
Edmund Janniger (USA)
Stigma as a Barrier to Care for Patients with Leprosy
Simona Alomary (USA)
Occult Squamous Cell Carcinoma: Detection Utilizing Immunohistochemistry in Lichenoid Dermatitis with Emphasis on Accessible Mucosa
Kristofers Septe (Latvia)
Unveiling a Novel Clinical Finding in Scabies: Burrows on the Sole
Amit Singal (USA)
Herpes Zoster Infection in Pregnancy: Salient Considerations
Ilze Upeniece (Latvia)
Patient perspectives on the management of hidradenitis suppurativa: a cross-sectional survey using telephone interviews
Akvile Uzdavinyte (Lithuania)
Case Report: High-Frequency Ultrasonography of Foreign Body Granuloma
Maya Jodidio (USA)
Bee Venom: A Therapeutic Option for Selected Dermatologic Disorders
Amar D. Desai (USA)
Oculocutaneous signs of endocarditis: a reminder
Shah Rohan (USA)
Monkeypox (Mpox): Clinical and histologic presentation of the bullae and hypothesis of whether they are infectious
Jurijs Markovs (Latvia)
TGF-β is required for formation of the fetal microvasculature
Chair: M. Septe (Latvia), P. Konno (Estonia)
Akvile Uzdavinyte (Lithuania)
Case Report: High-Frequency Ultrasonography of Foreign Body Granuloma
Tereze Pavlovica (Latvia)
Clinical case: Challenges in treating the Pemphigus vulgaris patients.
Karolina Baltrušaitytė (Lithuania)
Basal cell carcinoma in the nasal region: a retrospective study of 343 cases
Anete Erta (Latvia)
Exosomes: The New Frontier in Skin Rejuvenation and Regeneration
Valentina Roznova (Latvia)
A case report of pediatric cowpox infection in Children
Zivile Gabdrafike (Lithuania)
A Case Report of Mastocytosis With Polycythemia Vera
Lukas Šemeklis (Lithuania)
Iris pigmentary patterns in patients with skin melanoma in Lithuania: pilot case control study
Eglė Urbonavičiūtė (Lithuania)
The prevalence of rosacea and its relationship with phenotypic factors, sunscreen, and vitamin D intake
Akvile Uzdavinyte (Lithuania)
Case Report: High-Frequency Ultrasonography of Foreign Body Granuloma
Ingel Soop (Estonia)
Diagnostical Difficulties in Atypical Mycobacterial Infections
Dena Skadina (Latvia)
Summer Lichenoid Dermatitis Of The Elbows In Children: Case Report
Prof. Diamant Thaci
Maintenance treatment for psoriasis
Dr. Steffen Giesse
EMFACE - the revolution in facial aesthetics
Chairs: D. Thaci (Germany), L. Marini (Italy), K.Fritz (Germany), S.Rubins (Latvia)
Prof. Dr. med. Klaus Fritz, MD (Germany)
Devices that failed – what do we learn from unsuccessful innovations
Prof. Diamant Thaci
Treatment of AD in 2023 and beyond
Prof. Leonardo Marini (Italy)
Mohs Micrographic surgery in modern dermatology
Prof. Leonardo Marini (Italy)