Doctors for Eczema

Central Derma is a specialized dermatology clinic located in the Koukaki area, just outside the Acropolis metro station. It was established by the Dermatologists and Venereologists Myrto Patsa and Ioannis Marnelakis. It is a high-aesthetic space equipped with state-of-the-art technology, providing high-quality services in clinical Dermatology for both Children and Adults, Aesthetic Dermatology, Interventional Dermatology, and Laser treatments.

Pantazis Nikos is a Dermatologist - Venereologist who operates a private practice in Ampelokipoi. He is a graduate of the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, with twelve years of clinical experience in major hospitals and private clinics in Greece and the United Kingdom. He specialized in Dermatology - Venereology at the Athens Dermatology and Venereology Hospital "Andreas Syggros" and in Dermatology and Dermatological Surgery at Russells Hall Hospital in the United Kingdom. Additionally, he is specialized in hair transplantation. Finally, the clinic provides preventive and therapeutic treatment for a variety of dermatological conditions of varying severity, such as acne, psoriasis, vitiligo, dermatitis, melanomas, etc., using an appropriate personalized methodology.

Paraskeui Xatzikokkinou is a Dermatologist - Venereologist with private practices in Nikaia and Nea Erythraia. She graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and holds a diploma in mole dermatoscopy (Advanced Dermatoscopy Certificate). She completed her specialization in Dermatology at the University Dermatology Clinic of the University of Trieste, specifically at Maggiore Hospital. She has many years of experience, having worked as a Collaborator and Scientific Head of the Dermatology Department at the Asklipieio Vrilissia Polyclinic, as well as at the Dermatology Department of the Bioclinic of Piraeus. Additionally, she possesses a significant scientific portfolio consisting of numerous publications. Finally, she specializes in clinical and interventional dermatology, the treatment of adult and pediatric acne, as well as mole screening.

Nikolaidou Fofo, IBCLC, is a Pediatrician and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant who maintains a private practice in Argyroupoli. She also serves as a Registrar at the Euroclinic Paediatric Department. She specialized in Pediatrics at the 2nd Pediatric Clinic of the University of Athens, at the "P. & A. Kyriakou" Children's Hospital, as well as in the Neonatology Department of the 2nd Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic of the University of Athens at Aretaieio Hospital. She holds certifications in breastfeeding education (3rd Pediatric and 3rd Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic of the University of Athens, Attikon University General Hospital, Elena Venizelou Maternity General Hospital, Children's Health Institute), as well as in Communication in Breastfeeding (Lactation Education Resources). She is also certified in Neonatal Resuscitation (NLS provider), Advanced Pediatric Life Support (EPLS provider), Emergency Life Support (EPEIZO), and Basic Life Support (BLS). She regularly attends scientific conferences to pursue continuing education and stay updated in her field. Additionally, she collaborates with pediatric subspecialists. Her services include health monitoring of neonates, children, and adolescents, vaccinations, management of emergency cases, prenatal counseling, breastfeeding support, issuance of health certificates, and home visits. Finally, she is authorized to prescribe under the National Organization for Healthcare Services Provision (EOPYY) and contracted with security forces (Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard).

Dr. Ioanna Kalkounou was born in Athens and raised in Nafplio. She attended the Medical School of the University of Athens after successfully passing the nationwide entrance examinations, graduating in 2004. Subsequently, she completed her rural service at the General Hospital of Tripoli (Nephrology Unit). In 2011, she worked as a scientific collaborator in the Dermatology-Allergology Clinic at the Charite University Hospital in Berlin. She then began her specialization in Dermatology at the Vivantes Klinikum Spandau in Berlin. She continued and completed her specialization at the University Clinic of the "Andreas Syggros" Hospital. In 2011, she was awarded a PhD from the Medical School of the University of Athens. She has been trained in dermatologic surgical techniques in hospitals in Germany, with which she maintains regular scientific communication, while also training in aesthetic dermatology techniques. She has developed a writing activity since her specialization years and has participated in many international dermatology conferences. Since 2018, she has been practicing privately as a dermatologist–venereologist in Athens and is a member of the Hellenic Dermatological Society (HDS), the German Dermatological Society (DDG), and the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (EADV).

Iordanidou Katerina is a Pediatrician in Thessaloniki. She is a graduate of the Medical School of the University of Thessaly and obtained her Pediatric specialization title in September 2019 following examinations. She began her specialty in the Pediatric Clinic of the General Hospital of Kavala and subsequently moved to the United Kingdom. She initially trained in the Neonatal Unit at Barnet Hospital in London and later at Evelina London Children’s Hospital, where she acquired extensive experience in general pediatrics, pediatric cardiology, and the emergency department. She received further training in pediatric endocrinology at the Royal London Hospital, working as a Senior Endocrine Fellow. She also worked as a Senior Registrar at Barnet Hospital and Royal Free Hospital, covering the Pediatric Department and the Neonatal Unit. Since 2013, she has been a certified ERC instructor in Neonatal Life Support (NLS Instructor). Since January 2023, she has maintained a private practice with modern equipment in the center of Thessaloniki, in a space designed to meet the needs of both children and mothers, including a breastfeeding area. With responsibility and scientific expertise, she undertakes the care of children from the neonatal period through adolescence.

Kontogianni Eirini is a Pediatrician with 10 years of experience in managing acute and chronic cases and maintains a private practice in Charilaou, Thessaloniki. She handles the full age spectrum from neonatal to adolescent stages.

She graduated from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and since 2021 has been serving as a Pediatrician at the "Agios Loukas" Clinic in Thessaloniki. Upon completion of her medical studies, she worked at the Skiathos Health Center, fulfilling her mandatory rural service. She worked as a resident physician at the General Hospital of Giannitsa, the General Hospital of Piraeus "Tzaneio," and completed her specialty training at the General Children's Hospital "Agia Sofia" in Athens. During her specialty, she underwent training in the Adolescent Medicine Department, the Endocrinology Department focused on Metabolism - Diabetes Mellitus - Obesity, the Pediatric Neurology and Development Department, the Allergy Unit, and the Hematology - Oncology Department. The 6-month neonatal observation took place at the "Elena Venizelou" Maternity Hospital. The doctor collaborated with the Athens Medical Center and worked as a Pediatrician at the National Poison Control Center. Additionally, she served as an Auxiliary Registrar B' at the Children's General Hospital of Athens "P. & A. Kyriakou."

At her private practice, she undertakes the monitoring of growth and development of infants, children, and adolescents. She places particular emphasis on preventive medicine, proper parental guidance, and building a relationship of trust, offering personalized and scientifically substantiated care.

Derma Med Clinic Dr Vakrinos Ilias - Dr Kokla Nikoleta is a dermatology practice located in Agia Paraskevi, with Dr Vakrinos Ilias and Dr Kokla Nikoleta serving as the scientific directors. It is a state-of-the-art facility with high aesthetic standards and modern equipment, providing comprehensive medical dermatological services concerning the diagnosis and treatment of skin conditions encompassing the full spectrum of clinical dermatology and venereology. Conditions treated include acne, dermatitis, psoriasis, alopecia, onychomycosis, screening and management of neoplastic skin diseases, and sexually transmitted infections. Additionally, advanced methods are applied for the prevention and treatment of skin aging, expression wrinkles, and dyschromia, including cleansing treatments, dermabrasion, chemical peels, and mesotherapy. Furthermore, the clinic specializes in the management of dermatological conditions occurring during infancy, childhood, and adolescence.

Η κυρία Καραλή Άινο Αμαρυλλίς ειναι Παιδίατρος και διατηρεί το ιδιωτικό της ιατρείο στη Νέα Ιωνία. Είναι πτυχιούχος της Ιατρικής Σχολής Αθηνών του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών. Κατά τη διάρκεια των σπουδών της, είχε την ευκαιρία να εργαστεί ως εκπαιδευόμενος ιατρός στο Πανεπιστημιακό Νοσοκομείο North Karelia Central Hospital της Φινλανδίας. Η εκπαίδευσή της στην Παιδιατρική ξεκίνησε με τη Νεογνολογική Κλινική του Αρεταιείου Νοσοκομείου του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Νοσοκομείου Αθηνών ενώ ακολούθως εκπαιδεύτηκε στην παιδιατρική κλινική του «Γενικού Νοσοκομείου Νίκαιας», όπου συμμετείχε στο εκπαιδευτικό έργο της Κλινικής, με παρουσιάσεις και ομιλίες σε διάφορα συνέδρια. Στη συνέχεια, έκανε εκπαίδευση σε διάφορα τμήματα στα Νοσοκομεία Παίδων « Η Αγία Σοφία», στο «Πανεπιστημιακό Γενικό Νοσοκομείο Αττικόν » και στο Νοσοκομείο «Ανδρέας Συγγρός». Λαμβάνοντας τον τίτλο της Ειδικότητας συνέχισαε τη θητεία της στην Παιδιατρική Κλινική του Γενικού Νοσοκομείου «Ασκληπιείο Βούλας», με ειδικό ενδιαφέρον και συμμετοχή στο έργο του Ιατρείου Αναπτυξιακής & Συμπεριφορικής Παδιατρικής, και ακολούθως υπηρέτησε στο Κέντρο Υγείας Σαλαμίνας. Έχει λάβει πιστοποίηση στην Εξειδικευμένη Εκπαίδευση στη Συμβουλευτική και Υποστήριξη στο Μητρικό Θηλασμό (ΚΕΔΙΒΙΜ). Έχει λάβει πιστοποίηση στην Παιδιατρική Διατροφή (Post Graduate Program από το Boston University). Έχει λάβει μέρος σε εκπαιδεύσεις για Εξειδικευμένη Υποστήριξη της Ζωής στα Παιδιά (APLS) και για Υποστήριξη της Ζωής του Νεογνού (NLS). Τέλος, η ιατρός διατελεί επί σειρά ετών επιστημονική υπεύθυνη στο κοινωνικό παιδιατρείο «Ο Καλός Σαμαρείτης», και είναι συνεργάτης και τέως επιμελήτρια στο Νοσοκομείο Παίδων «ΙΑΣΩ », στο τμήμα των επειγόντων περιστατικών. Διατέλεσε επί σειρά ετών παιδίατρος στα «Παιδικά χωριά SOS». Στον ιδιωτικό της ιατρείο, έναν χαρούμενο και φιλόξενο χώρο διαμορφωμένο σύμφωνα με τις ανάγκες των παιδιών, προσφέρει παιδιατρικές υπηρεσίες, ενώ στο ιατρείο διατίθεται ξεχωριστός χώρος μητρικού θηλασμού.

Bpafilias Panagiotis MD is a Dermatologist with a private practice in Kallithea. He has served as a Physician at the university clinic of "ATTIKON" Hospital and has been trained in dermatoscopy of nevi and melanoma, as well as in dermatologic surgery. He is a scientific collaborator at private polyclinics and diagnostic centers in Athens. He has extensive experience in the treatment of hair loss, wrinkles, hirsutism, and skin laxity. He offers laser hair removal, nevus and tumor excision, peeling, and mesotherapy treatments. Additionally, he is a member of professional associations such as the Hellenic Society of Dermatology and Venereology, among many others.

Fourlani Eleni is a Pediatrician who maintains her private practice in Chalandri. She holds a medical degree from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and has completed her Doctoral Thesis with distinction. She specialized in Pediatrics at the 1st Pediatric Clinic of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, at the "Agia Sofia" Children's General Hospital. The doctor worked in the Infectious Diseases Department of the 1st Pediatric Clinic of the University of Athens (Choremeio Research Laboratory), conducting laboratory tests and engaging in research. In the past, she provided medical services at the Medical Center of Athens and subsequently at the Mitera Children's Hospital, where she currently serves as the scientific head of the outpatient clinics. At her practice, services provided include: monitoring of children's physical development (growth curves), assessment of psychomotor development, vaccination, prescription writing, evaluation of sick children (temperature measurement, oxygen saturation and other vital signs measurement, blood glucose measurement), administration of Strep test, rapid Influenza test (Flu A+B) and RSV, rapid COVID-19 test, demonstration of inhalation device use for parent education, administration of emergency medications and inhaled medications via nebulizer, collaboration with pediatric subspecialists, as well as the capability to maintain electronic medical records and provide copies of medical history upon request.

Ο Πούντος Νικόλαος είναι ειδικός Δερματολόγος - Αφροδισιολόγος και Επικεφαλής του Derma Face Clinic, ενός υπερσύγχρονου, υψηλής επιστημονικής κατάρτισης, δερματολογικού ιατρείου με έδρα τις Αχαρνές, το οποίο προσφέρει προηγμένες ιατρικές υπηρεσίες, τόσο στην Κλινική Δερματολογία, όσο και στη Κοσμητική (Αισθητική) Ιατρική. Ο ιατρός έχει ειδικευθεί στο Πανεπιστημιακό Νοσοκομείο Δερματικών και Αφροδισίων Νοσημάτων "Ανδρέας Συγγρός", στο οποίο υπηρέτησε σαν ιατρός επί τετραετία και απέκτησε επιστημονική εμπειρία στα εκεί Τμήματα Επεμβατικής Δερματολογίας και Πλαστικής Χειρουργικής. Είναι ενεργό μέλος μεγάλου ιδιωτικού Ομίλου που εξειδικεύεται με την Κοσμητική Ιατρική και έχει προσωπικά διενεργήσει μέχρι σήμερα πληθώρα αισθητικών πράξεων. Είναι τακτικό μέλος του EADV (European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology) και της ΕΔΑΕ (Ελληνική Δερματολογική - Αφροδισιολογική Εταιρεία). Εργασίες του έχουν παρουσιαστεί σε ελληνικά και διεθνή συνέδρια. Το προσωπικό που στελεχώνει την Derma Face Clinic παρέχει εξατομικευμένες θεραπείες στους ασθενείς του, ενήλικες και παιδιά, για όλα τα δερματολογικά προβλήματα. Στο ιατρείο σχεδιάζεται κάθε αισθητική εφαρμογή στους επισκέπτες του με βάση ρεαλιστικούς στόχους και με γνώμονα την αγάπη μας προς τη σύγχρονη επιστήμη της Κοσμητικής Ιατρικής. Επιπρόσθετα στο ιατρείο παρέχονται υψηλού επιπέδου αντιγηραντικές θεραπείες, με στόχο ένα νεανικό και φυσικό αισθητικό αποτέλεσμα. Παρέχονται εξατομικευμένες θεραπείες για την αντιμετώπιση και τη πρόληψη των λεπτών και των εν τω βάσει ρυτίδων του δέρματος με διαδερμική έγχυση βοτουλινικής τοξίνης και υαλουρονικού οξέος. Η εφαρμογή σύγχρονων μεθόδων μεσοθεραπειών, τόσο με την μέθοδο του ενέσιμου υαλουρονικού, όσο και με την μέθοδο της αυτόλογης μεσοθεραπείας, καθώς επίσης η αντιμετώπιση των δυσχρωμιών του δέρματος με την εφαρμογή peelings, προσδίδουν λάμψη και ενυδάτωση της επιδερμίδας. Παρέχονται θεραπείες σώματος για την αντιμετώπιση της κυτταρίτιδας και του τοπικού πάχους μέσω υδρόλυσης του λιπώδους ιστού. Η αντιμετώπιση της ανεπιθύμητης τριχοφυΐας πραγματοποιείται με τελευταίας τεχνολογίας μηχάνημα Laser Alexandrite της Candela. Στο ιατρείο μας αντιμετωπίζονται επίσης πληθώρα δερματοχειρουργικών περιστατικών. Τέλος, σε κατάλληλα διαμορφωμένη χειρουργική αίθουσα εντός του ιατρείου, με κατάλληλη υποδομή και ειδικό εξοπλισμό, διενεργούνται, δερματικές βιοψίες και χειρουργικές εξαιρέσεις δερματολογικών βλαβών, όπως σπίλοι, κύστεις, κονδυλώμάτα, θηλώματα, μυρμηκίες, ακτινικές κερατώσεις, βασικοκυτταρικοί και ακανθοκυτταρικοί όγκοι κ.α.

Dr. Nancy A. Tsaousi is a Dermatologist – Venereologist with international training in Switzerland and Germany. She holds a Doctorate (PhD) from Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin, one of Europe’s most prestigious university medical institutions. Since 2024, she has operated her private dermatology practice in Thessaloniki, providing specialized clinical and aesthetic dermatology services based on modern scientific evidence.

**Education & Specialization**

She graduated from the University of Patras School of Medicine (Degree Grade: "Very Good"). She subsequently trained in Switzerland at the Schweizer Paraplegiker Zentrum and Luzerner Kantonsspital in General Internal Medicine and Hemato-Oncology (FMH). She completed her residency in Dermatology – Venereology in Berlin, initially at the Meoclinic private clinic and later at the University Dermatology Clinic of Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin.

**Research & Academic Excellence**

During her tenure at Charité, she was an active member of the Specialized Research Center for Psoriasis and Hidradenitis Suppurativa (Psoriasis Forschungs- und Behandlungszentrum), participating in numerous international clinical trials regarding modern immunomodulatory and biological therapies. Her research led to publications in international scientific journals and the completion of her doctoral thesis titled “Epidemiologische, anamnestische und immunologische Merkmale der Acne inversa,” which was awarded the distinction "magna cum laude" (Honors) by Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin in 2022.

In 2023 she earned a Master of Science (MSc) in Dermoscopy from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki with Honors (Grade: 9.65/10), focusing on “Clinical and dermoscopic features of naevus-associated melanomas.”

**Professional Affiliations**

Since 2019, she has been an Academic Associate of the 2nd University Dermatology Clinic of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki at Papageorgiou Hospital. She is a member of the Center of Expertise for Rare Skin Diseases and the Clinic for Autoimmune and Bullous Diseases. She also actively participates in international scientific conferences as a speaker and researcher.

**Clinical Interests:**

 * Paediatric and adult acne

 * Psoriasis and modern immunobiological therapies

 * Hidradenitis Suppurativa (Acne Inversa)

 * Mole screening via dermoscopy for skin cancer prevention

 * Dermato-oncology and Dermatologic Surgery

 * Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)

 * Atopic dermatitis / Eczema

 * Autoimmune and inflammatory skin diseases

 * Hair disorders / Hair loss

**Aesthetic Dermatology**

Dr. Tsaousi provides advanced, minimally invasive treatments aimed at natural rejuvenation and skin quality improvement. Her practice offers personalized protocols, including injectable treatments (mesotherapy/skin boosters, botulinum toxin, hyaluronic acid fillers), biostimulation, and techniques against photoaging, acne scars, and hyperpigmentation. Her approach focuses on subtle interventions for natural results, always prioritizing medical safety.

**Philosophy**

Her medical approach is rooted in **Evidence-Based Medicine**, individualized patient assessment, and thorough patient education. Her goal is to provide modern, personalized dermatological care within an environment of trust.

Georgios Taxias is a Dermatologist - Venereologist who maintains private practices in Pefki and Kifisia. He studied at the Medical School of the University of L'Aquila in Italy and completed his specialty training as a Dermatologist - Venereologist at the University Clinic of the University General Hospital of Patras. Additionally, he has been trained in seminars by the Italian Association of Medical and Surgical Aesthetics in Bologna, Italy, focusing on dermal implants and Botox. He has worked as a Dermatology Registrar at the General Hospital of Athens "G. Gennimatas" and was Head of the Department of Pigmented Skin Lesions. Furthermore, he has worked in the outpatient clinics of the Bioclinic of Piraeus. Finally, the doctor has actively participated with oral and written publications in numerous medical conferences and workshops in Greece and abroad.

Dr. Ioanna T. Lechou holds a PhD from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and is a specialist in Dermatology – Venereology, with extensive experience in Pediatric Dermatology. She graduated from the Medical School of the University of Athens and completed her rural medical service at the General Hospital of Corinth. She subsequently trained for one year in Internal Medicine at the Hematology Department of Metaxa Hospital, followed by three years of specialization in Dermatology – Venereology at Andreas Syggros Hospital.Dr. Lechou has served as a physician at Andreas Syggros Hospital and as a Consultant in the Pediatric Dermatology Department of “Aghia Sophia” Children’s Hospital, gaining significant expertise in the management of dermatological conditions in childhood and adolescence.Her doctoral thesis, entitled “Study of mononuclear infiltration in syphilitic lesions before and after treatment in various stages of syphilis”, was conducted at the Immunodermatology Laboratory of Andreas Syggros Hospital, where she also collaborated as a researcher during her training. The thesis was completed under the supervision of Professor Antonis Vareltzidis.She has contributed to numerous Greek and international scientific publications and is a member of the Athens Medical Association (ISA) and the Hellenic Society of Dermatology and Venereology (HSVD). She is certified for electronic prescribing and actively participates in scientific conferences and continuing medical education.Currently, Dr. Lechou practices privately at her dermatology clinic in Nea Smyrni (48 Eleftheriou Venizelou Street), providing comprehensive diagnosis and treatment for children and adults across the full spectrum of dermatological conditions, with a particular focus on pediatric dermatology and venereal infections.

Dr. Simaskou Anastasia was born in Athens and completed her medical studies at the Università degli Studi dell'Aquila in Italy. She fulfilled her duties at the P.P. Clinic of Halki, Dodecanese as a rural doctor, and subsequently trained in the Pathology Department of Spiliopouleio Hospital "Agia Eleni" for one year, completing the general requirements for obtaining a specialization in Dermatology. She continued her training in the dermatology department of G.N.A. "Evangelismos - Athens Eye Clinic - Polyclinic" for 3 years. She obtained the title of specialist in Dermatology in June 2021. She has participated in numerous dermatology medical conferences in Greece and abroad, and continuously advances her knowledge in aesthetic and clinical dermatology. She practices privately and since January 2022 has been working as the Scientific Head Dermatologist at the Central Medical Park Polyclinic.