A J Stratigos

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Affiliation: University of Athens
Country: Greece

Publications

  1. ncbi Seasonal pattern of the diagnosis of cutaneous melanoma: a hospital-based study in a Mediterranean country
    Vasiliki Nikolaou
    Department of Dermatology, University of Athens Medical School, Andreas Sygros Hospital for Skin Diseases, Athens, Greece
    Int J Dermatol 46:1136-40. 2007
  2. ncbi Melanoma/skin cancer screening in a Mediterranean country: results of the Euromelanoma Screening Day Campaign in Greece
    A Stratigos
    Department of Dermatology, University of Athens Medical School, Andreas Sygros Hospital, Athens, Greece
    J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 21:56-62. 2007
  3. ncbi Risk associations of melanoma in a Southern European population: results of a case/control study
    Vasiliki A Nikolaou
    Department of Dermatology, University of Athens, Andreas Sygros Hospital, 5 Dragoumi Street, Athens, 10671, Greece
    Cancer Causes Control 19:671-9. 2008
  4. ncbi Evaluation of six CTLA-4 polymorphisms in high-risk melanoma patients receiving adjuvant interferon therapy in the He13A/98 multicenter trial
    Helen Gogas
    First Department of Medicine, University of Athens, Medical School, Athens, Greece
    J Transl Med 8:108. 2010
  5. ncbi Melanocortin receptor-1 gene polymorphisms and the risk of cutaneous melanoma in a low-risk southern European population
    Alexander J Stratigos
    Department of Dermatology, University of Athens Medical School, Andreas Sygros Hospital, Athens, Greece
    J Invest Dermatol 126:1842-9. 2006
  6. ncbi Association of clinical progression in classic Kaposi's sarcoma with reduction of peripheral B lymphocytes and partial increase in serum immune activation markers
    Alexander J Stratigos
    Department of Dermatology, University of Athens, Andreas Sygros Hospital, Athens, Greece
    Arch Dermatol 141:1421-6. 2005
  7. ncbi Immunophenotypic analysis of the p53 gene in non-melanoma skin cancer and correlation with apoptosis and cell proliferation
    A J Stratigos
    Department of Dermatology, University of Athens, Andreas Sygros Hospital, Athens, Greece
    J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 19:180-6. 2005
  8. ncbi Discoid lupus erythematosus-like eruption induced by infliximab
    A J Stratigos
    Department of Dermatology, University of Athens Medical School, Andreas Sygros Hospital, Athens, Greece
    Clin Exp Dermatol 29:150-3. 2004
  9. ncbi Juvenile spring eruption: clinicopathologic features and phototesting results in 4 cases
    Alexander J Stratigos
    Department of Dermatology, Photobiology Unit, University of Athens, Andreas Sygros Hospital, 5 Dragoumi Street, Athens 161 21, Greece
    J Am Acad Dermatol 50:S57-60. 2004
  10. ncbi Medical and cutaneous disorders associated with homelessness
    Alexander J Stratigos
    The Department of Dermatology, University of Athens School of Medicine, Andreas Sygros Hospital, 28 Voucourestiou Street, Athens 106 71, Greece
    Skinmed 2:168-72; quiz 173-4. 2003

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Publications38

  1. ncbi Seasonal pattern of the diagnosis of cutaneous melanoma: a hospital-based study in a Mediterranean country
    Vasiliki Nikolaou
    Department of Dermatology, University of Athens Medical School, Andreas Sygros Hospital for Skin Diseases, Athens, Greece
    Int J Dermatol 46:1136-40. 2007
    ..Several investigators have described a seasonal variation in the diagnosis of cutaneous melanoma. Limited data exist on the seasonality of melanoma diagnosis in Southern European countries...
  2. ncbi Melanoma/skin cancer screening in a Mediterranean country: results of the Euromelanoma Screening Day Campaign in Greece
    A Stratigos
    Department of Dermatology, University of Athens Medical School, Andreas Sygros Hospital, Athens, Greece
    J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 21:56-62. 2007
    ..Since the year 2000 a melanoma/skin cancer screening campaign has been organized annually in Greece in the context of the Euromelanoma Screening Day Campaign...
  3. ncbi Risk associations of melanoma in a Southern European population: results of a case/control study
    Vasiliki A Nikolaou
    Department of Dermatology, University of Athens, Andreas Sygros Hospital, 5 Dragoumi Street, Athens, 10671, Greece
    Cancer Causes Control 19:671-9. 2008
    ..We investigated the association of melanoma with phenotypic and solar indices in this darker skin population residing in an environment of high ambient ultraviolet radiation...
  4. ncbi Evaluation of six CTLA-4 polymorphisms in high-risk melanoma patients receiving adjuvant interferon therapy in the He13A/98 multicenter trial
    Helen Gogas
    First Department of Medicine, University of Athens, Medical School, Athens, Greece
    J Transl Med 8:108. 2010
    ..Specific CTLA-4 polymorphisms have previously shown an association with response to CTLA-4 blockade in patients with metastatic melanoma and the development of autoimmunity...
  5. ncbi Melanocortin receptor-1 gene polymorphisms and the risk of cutaneous melanoma in a low-risk southern European population
    Alexander J Stratigos
    Department of Dermatology, University of Athens Medical School, Andreas Sygros Hospital, Athens, Greece
    J Invest Dermatol 126:1842-9. 2006
    ..In conclusion, MC1R polymorphisms are a predisposing factor of melanoma in a southern European population with a relatively low incidence of the disease...
  6. ncbi Association of clinical progression in classic Kaposi's sarcoma with reduction of peripheral B lymphocytes and partial increase in serum immune activation markers
    Alexander J Stratigos
    Department of Dermatology, University of Athens, Andreas Sygros Hospital, Athens, Greece
    Arch Dermatol 141:1421-6. 2005
    ..To evaluate various immunologic markers in the peripheral blood of patients with early and advanced classic Kaposi's sarcoma (CKS)...
  7. ncbi Immunophenotypic analysis of the p53 gene in non-melanoma skin cancer and correlation with apoptosis and cell proliferation
    A J Stratigos
    Department of Dermatology, University of Athens, Andreas Sygros Hospital, Athens, Greece
    J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 19:180-6. 2005
    ..The p53 tumour suppressor gene, which plays a pivotal role in cell division and apoptosis, is frequently found mutated in sunlight-induced skin tumours...
  8. ncbi Discoid lupus erythematosus-like eruption induced by infliximab
    A J Stratigos
    Department of Dermatology, University of Athens Medical School, Andreas Sygros Hospital, Athens, Greece
    Clin Exp Dermatol 29:150-3. 2004
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  9. ncbi Juvenile spring eruption: clinicopathologic features and phototesting results in 4 cases
    Alexander J Stratigos
    Department of Dermatology, Photobiology Unit, University of Athens, Andreas Sygros Hospital, 5 Dragoumi Street, Athens 161 21, Greece
    J Am Acad Dermatol 50:S57-60. 2004
    ..Although the cause of juvenile spring eruption is not known, our observations further strengthen the hypothesis that the disorder is a localized variant of polymorphous light eruption...
  10. ncbi Medical and cutaneous disorders associated with homelessness
    Alexander J Stratigos
    The Department of Dermatology, University of Athens School of Medicine, Andreas Sygros Hospital, 28 Voucourestiou Street, Athens 106 71, Greece
    Skinmed 2:168-72; quiz 173-4. 2003
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  11. ncbi Spectrum of idiopathic photodermatoses in a Mediterranean country
    Alexander J Stratigos
    Photobiology Unit, Department of Dermatology, National University of Athens, School of Medicine, Andreas Sygros Hospital for Skin and Venereal Diseases, Athens, Greece
    Int J Dermatol 42:449-54. 2003
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  12. ncbi Unraveling the molecular mechanisms of hair and nail genodermatoses
    A J Stratigos
    Andreas Sygros Hospital, 5 Dragoumi St, Athens 16121, Greece
    Arch Dermatol 137:1465-71. 2001
    ..This article reviews the recent progress accomplished in this field and discusses the novel clinical and experimental observations in several hair and nail genodermatoses...
  13. ncbi p53 codon 72 Pro homozygosity increases the risk of cutaneous melanoma in individuals with dark skin complexion and among noncarriers of melanocortin 1 receptor red hair variants
    I Stefanaki
    Department of Dermatology, University of Athens, A Sygros Hospital, Athens, Greece
    Br J Dermatol 156:357-62. 2007
    ..Numerous epidemiological studies have examined the role of this polymorphism in several human malignancies, including cutaneous cancers, with contradictory results...
  14. ncbi Sunscreens--what's important to know
    C Antoniou
    Department of Dermatology, University of Athens, School of Medicine, Andreas Sygros Hospital, Athens, Greece
    J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 22:1110-8. 2008
    ..Furthermore, this review discusses the optimal methods for measuring the protection that a sunscreen offers, the role of sunscreen use in melanoma prevention and future trends in sunscreen filters development...
  15. ncbi Infliximab for the treatment of psoriasis in Greece: 4 years of clinical experience at a single centre
    C Antoniou
    Department of Dermatology, Andreas Syggros Hospital, University of Athens, Dragoumi 5 Street, 16121, Athens 16121, Greece
    Br J Dermatol 162:1117-23. 2010
    ..Clinical experience with long-term infliximab therapy for psoriasis is accumulating, and it is therefore important to share our experience with its use in real-life clinical practice...
  16. ncbi Psoriasis: is it the tip of the iceberg for the quality of life of patients and their families?
    A Tadros
    Psoriasis Clinic, Department of Dermatology, University of Athens, Athens, Greece
    J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 25:1282-7. 2011
    ..To evaluate the impact of psoriasis on patients' and their relatives' quality of life (QoL)...
  17. ncbi Laser-induced fluorescence and reflectance spectroscopy for the discrimination of basal cell carcinoma from the surrounding normal skin tissue
    E Drakaki
    Physics Department, School of Applied Mathematical and Physical Sciences, National Technical University of Athens, Zografou Campus, Athens, Greece
    Skin Pharmacol Physiol 22:158-65. 2009
    ..In conclusion, it seems that LIF and reflectance spectra could be used to differentiate neoplastic from normal skin tissue using an appropriate classification model analysis...
  18. ncbi Polymorphous light eruption
    A J Stratigos
    Department of Dermatology, University of Athens School of Medicine, Andreas Sygros Hospital for Skin and Venereal Diseases, 5 Dragoumi Street, Kesariani 161 21, Athens, Greece
    J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 16:193-206. 2002
    ..This article reviews the epidemiological, pathogenetic and clinical aspects of PLE and discusses recent advances in the diagnostic approach and management of this condition...
  19. ncbi DNA polymorphisms: what they are and their role in human pigmentation
    M G Kosmadaki
    Andreas Sygros Hospital, University of Athens, Greece
    Actas Dermosifiliogr 100:84-7. 2009
    ..Genetics correlate phenotypic with genotypic variation. Recent scientific work reveals DNA polymorphisms at least partially responsible for some of the differences observed in human pigmentation. These are the focus of this review...
  20. ncbi Evaluation of the efficacy and safety of infliximab on psoriatic nails: an unblinded, nonrandomized, open-label study
    D Rigopoulos
    Department of Dermatology, Nail Unit, University of Athens Medical School, A Sygros Hospital, Athens, Greece
    Br J Dermatol 159:453-6. 2008
    ..Objectives The objective of this unblended, nonrandomized, open-label study was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of infliximab on nail psoriasis...
  21. ncbi Sequential treatment with biologics: switching from efalizumab to etanercept in 35 patients with high-need psoriasis
    C Antoniou
    Psoriasis Unit, Department of Dermatology, University of Athens, Andreas Sygros Hospital, Athens, Greece
    J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 24:1413-20. 2010
    ..Use of biological agents has been shown to be an efficacious approach in psoriasis, when traditional treatments fail. However, there are limited data on the effectiveness and safety of switching from one biological agent to another...
  22. ncbi Clinical characteristics and course of CD8+ cytotoxic variant of mycosis fungoides: a case series of seven patients
    V A Nikolaou
    Dermatology Department, Andreas Sygros Hospital, University of Athens, Athens 17456, Greece
    Br J Dermatol 161:826-30. 2009
    ..Poikilodermatous MF showing a CD8+ phenotype has been reported to have a nonaggressive clinical behaviour and a good response to psoralen plus ultraviolet A treatment...
  23. ncbi Clinical and therapeutic approach to childhood acne: an update
    C Antoniou
    Department of Dermatology, Andreas Sygros Hospital, University of Athens, Athens, Greece
    Pediatr Dermatol 26:373-80. 2009
    ..Further studies are needed to investigate whether isotretinoin may improve the long-term prognosis of infantile acne, which may be associated with more severe acne in adolescence...
  24. ncbi An epidemiological study of syphilis incognito, an emerging public health problem in Greece
    J D Stratigos
    Department of Dermatology, University of Athens Medical School, Andreas Sygros Hospital for Skin and Venereal Diseases, Athens, Greece
    Arch Dermatol 137:157-60. 2001
    ..Screening of asymptomatic persons, especially those at high risk, should continue and be reenforced to prevent the devastating consequences of unrecognized and untreated syphilis...
  25. ncbi The Greek experience with efalizumab in psoriasis from a University Dermatologic Hospital
    C Antoniou
    Department of Dermatology, Andreas Sygros Hospital, University of Athens, Greece
    Br J Dermatol 156:12-6. 2007
    ..As efalizumab is intended to be administered on a continuous long-term basis in psoriasis, it is important to share experience concerning issues commonly occurring during its use in real daily practice...
  26. ncbi The role of ThinPrep cytology in the investigation of SLN status in patients with cutaneous melanoma
    O Papadopoulos
    2nd Department of Propedeutic Surgery, Athens University, Laiko Hospital, Athens, Greece
    Surg Oncol 16:121-9. 2007
    ..The current study was designed to evaluate the feasibility of cytological specimens being placed in PreservCyt as a practical collection methodology for performing evaluation of the SLN status in patients with melanomas...
  27. ncbi Efficacy of 2 weeks' application of theophylline ointment in psoriasis vulgaris
    E Papakostantinou
    Department of Dermatology, University of Athens, A. Sygros Hospital, Kessariani, Athens, Greece
    J Dermatolog Treat 16:169-70. 2005
  28. ncbi Comprehensive field synopsis and systematic meta-analyses of genetic association studies in cutaneous melanoma
    Foteini Chatzinasiou
    Department of Dermatology, University of Athens Medical School, Andreas Sygros Hospital, Dragoumi 5, Athens 161 21, Greece
    J Natl Cancer Inst 103:1227-35. 2011
    ....
  29. ncbi The relevance of peripheral blood T-helper 1 and 2 cytokine pattern in the evaluation of patients with mycosis fungoides and Sézary syndrome
    E Papadavid
    Department of Dermatology and Venereology of the University of Athens, A.Syngros Hospital, Athens, Greece
    Br J Dermatol 148:709-18. 2003
    ..Moreover, our results show that increased cytoplasmic IL-4 is the sole predictor of advanced CTCL disease and confirm the relevance of FC determination of IL-4 in the routine evaluation of CTCL cases...
  30. ncbi Bcl-2 and Bax in congenital naevi
    C Stefanaki
    Dermatology Department, Andreas Sygros Skin Hospital, 5 Ionos Dragoumi Street, Athens, Greece
    Br J Dermatol 154:1175-9. 2006
    ..Melanocytes represent a static component of the epidermis, and the role of apoptosis in basal melanocyte function and melanocytic tumour formation has not been fully elucidated...
  31. ncbi Pimecrolimus cream 1% for the treatment of papulopustular eruption related to epidermal growth factor receptor inhibitors: a case series and a literature review of therapeutic approaches
    V Nikolaou
    Department of Dermatology, A Sygros Hospital, Athens, Greece drviknik yahoo com
    Dermatology 220:243-8. 2010
    ..The aim of our study was to investigate the efficacy and safety of pimecrolimus 1% cream in the treatment of papulopustular eruption caused by EGFRIs and to review the relevant literature on therapeutic approaches...
  32. ncbi Rapid development of nonmelanoma skin cancer after CO2 laser resurfacing
    Alexander J Stratigos
    Arch Dermatol 138:696-7. 2002
  33. ncbi Germline CDKN2A mutations among Greek patients with early-onset and multiple primary cutaneous melanoma
    Alexander J Stratigos
    Department of Dermatology, University of Athens Medical School, Andreas Sygros Hospital, Athens, Greece
    J Invest Dermatol 126:399-401. 2006
    ..There were no mutations in ARF or CDK4. CDKN2A mutations are not uncommon among Greek melanoma patients considering that none of the mutation carriers reported a family history of melanoma...
  34. ncbi Seasonal and latitudinal impact of polymorphic light eruption on quality of life
    Tsui C Ling
    J Invest Dermatol 126:1648-51. 2006
  35. ncbi Optimal management of recalcitrant disorders of hyperpigmentation in dark-skinned patients
    Alexander J Stratigos
    Department of Dermatology, University of Athens School of Medicine, Andreas Sygros Hospital for Skin and Venereal Diseases, Athens, Greece
    Am J Clin Dermatol 5:161-8. 2004
    ..Immunomodulating agents, such as clofazimine and dapsone have been shown to lighten this disorder, although, the exact mode of action is not clear...
  36. ncbi Large annular plaques on the trunk and arms
    Alexander J Stratigos
    Andreas Sygros Hospital for Skin and Venereal Diseases, Athens, Greece
    Arch Dermatol 139:657-62. 2003
  37. ncbi Skin manifestations of HIV-1 infection in children
    Christina Stefanaki
    Department of Dermatology, University of Athens, School of Medicine, Andreas Sygros Hospital for Skin and Venereal Diseases, Athens, Greece
    Clin Dermatol 20:74-86. 2002
  38. ncbi Efficacy, predictors of response, and long-term follow-up in patients with vitiligo treated with narrowband UVB phototherapy
    Electra Nicolaidou
    First Department of Dermatology, University of Athens School of Medicine, Andreas Sygros Hospital, Greece
    J Am Acad Dermatol 56:274-8. 2007
    ..Narrowband UVB (NB-UVB) phototherapy is considered an accepted therapy for vitiligo...