Colchicine in the management of mucous membrane pemphigoid.

Mucous membrane pemphigoid (MMP) usually runs a chronic and potentially devastating course. Its management requires long-term oral corticosteroids. Safe and effective adjuvant or steroid-sparing agents are needed.

Epidemiology of dermatomycoses in children living in Northern Greece 1996-2000.

In the 5-years period, 1996-2000, 1045 children under 13 years old were examined for suspected dermatomycosis. In 611 cases fungi were isolated. Male children were mainly affected on the scalp and body area.