GOTHENBURG, Sweden, September 20, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- About 8,000 dermatologists and scientists from all over the world will attend the annual meeting of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (EADV) in Gothenburg from 6-10 October, 2010. The 18th EADV Congress is dedicated to the presentation and discussion of the most recent developments in clinical and experimental dermatology and venereology.

The alarming increase in HIV prevalence and the challenges of early HIV diagnosis as well as new findings for a better cosmetic use of Botulinum Toxin are among the key issues of this year's EADV Congress. Moreover, the meeting will provide insights into novel diagnostic tools for skin cancer, recent advances in dermatosurgery, new therapies of immune-mediated skin disorders, as well as an update on dermatoscopy and aesthetic dermatology.

Making waves in dermatology - in line with this motto, two press conferences are scheduled to present the latest findings in dermatologic research and current therapeutic options.

We cordially invite you to attend the English media briefing: Friday, 8 October 2010, 10.00 am Swedish Exhibiton and Congress Centre, Gothenburg Room R4 on level 2 What's new in dermatology - Presenters and topics: Prof Dr Olle Larkö - President 19th EADV Congress Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenburg, Sweden Alarming increase in the incidence of skin cancer Prof Dr Andreas Katsambas - EADV President A. Sygros Hospital, University of Athens, Greece Botulinum Toxin - Lessons learned from the past and promises for the future Prof Dr Luca Borradori (tbc) - EADV Scientific Programming Committee Bern University Hospital, Switzerland Rare autoimmune and systemic diseases Prof Dr Yann Barrandon Laboratory of Stem Cell Dynamics, Lausanne, Switzeland Stem cells for ex vivo gene therapy Dr Colm O'Mahony - Chair EADV Media PR Committee Countess of Chester NHS Trust, Chester, UK HIV is here to stay - get used to it Further experts will be available for your questions: Prof. Brian Diffey (Newcastle, UK): Sun, vitamin D and the skin Dr Richard Warren (Manchester, UK): Pharmacogenomics Prof. Jorgen Serup (Copenhagen, Denmark): The importance of patient compliance in treatment outcome Prof. Angelika Stary (Graz, Austria): Evolving strategies in STI prevention

Media representatives are cordially invited to register online at http://www.eadvgothenburg2010.org/Press or email to press@eadvgothenburg2010.org.

Full details of the meeting programme and further information on the 19th EADV Congress can be found at http://www.EADVGothenburg2010.org.

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SOURCE: The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (EADV)

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