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CURRICULUM VITAE Dr ANTHONY M.R. DOWNS Bsc MBBS FRCP ADDRESS: 3 The Ridings, Ebford, Exeter, EX3 0QG Email: [email protected] or [email protected] DATE OF BIRTH: 9th April 1967 GMC No: 3591277 UNIVERSITY: UMDS, Guy’s Hospital Medical School (1983-91) PRIZES: 1. Medical Research Council Undergraduate Scholarship for funding of intercalated B.Sc. (1987) 2. British Geriatric Society National Amulree Prize. (1989) 3. Guy’s and St. Thomas’s Beaney Undergraduate Prize in Immunology. (1990) 4. Undergraduate Foreign Elective Travel Prize in Tropical Medicine for research into leprosy in Madagascar. (1990) QUALIFICATIONS: B.Sc (Hons.) in Experimental Pathology 2:1 July 1988 MBBS (London) July 1991 MRCP (London) Feb 1995 CCST(UK) in Dermatology March 2000 FRCP (London) July 2004 Diploma in Prescription Medicines March 2015

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CURRICULUM VITAE

Dr ANTHONY M.R. DOWNS Bsc MBBS FRCP ADDRESS: 3 The Ridings, Ebford, Exeter, EX3 0QG Email: [email protected] or [email protected] DATE OF BIRTH: 9th April 1967 GMC No: 3591277 UNIVERSITY: UMDS, Guy’s Hospital Medical School (1983-91) PRIZES: 1. Medical Research Council Undergraduate Scholarship for

funding of intercalated B.Sc. (1987) 2. British Geriatric Society National Amulree Prize. (1989) 3. Guy’s and St. Thomas’s Beaney Undergraduate Prize in Immunology. (1990) 4. Undergraduate Foreign Elective Travel Prize in Tropical Medicine for research into leprosy in Madagascar. (1990)

QUALIFICATIONS: B.Sc (Hons.) in Experimental Pathology 2:1 July 1988 MBBS (London) July 1991 MRCP (London) Feb 1995 CCST(UK) in Dermatology March 2000

FRCP (London) July 2004

Diploma in Prescription Medicines March 2015

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PRESENT POSTS Consultant Dermatologist: Exeter Medical Ltd 2008-date General medical, surgical and cosmetic dermatology for NHS & private patients. Medico-legal report writing including medical negligence and expert witness reports for civil court cases. Clinical Director of Skin Laser department, Exeter Medical 2008-date Combined laser (non-ablative & ablative) and IPL service for NHS (Devon, Cornwall, Somerset, Dorset) & private patients. Consultant Dermatologist & Clinical Director of Dermatology for DMC Healthcare 2103-date Providing clinical care and contributing to service expansion of dermatology services. Responsible for the dermatology clinical activities and clinical governance of over 30 DMC dermatology and plastic surgery consultants delivering NHS dermatology secondary care and intermediate care within NHS England. Trained appraiser of Dermatologists 2016-date

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PREVIOUS POSTS Medical Affairs Officer at Galderma UK & Ireland 2014-2015 New company position working within medical regulatory department and across Aesthetic & Cosmetic, Prescription and Self Medication divisions. Interacting with Galderma global medical affairs to steer clinical trials. Consultant Dermatologist: Royal Devon & Exeter NHS Foundation Trust 2003-2014 Full time post. General medical and surgical dermatology clinics. Specialist Clinics in Dermatology Surgery, Psoriasis, Combined Rheumatology, Pigmented Lesion/Melanoma, Skin lasers. Teaching hospital position with dermatology trainees and medical students. Lead Clinician for Dermatology Unit 2005-2008. Skin Cancer MDT lead and chairman 2004-2014. Clinical governance lead for GPSI in medical & surgical dermatology for Devon 2008-2014. Clinical audit lead for department 2011-2014. Associate Medical Director for Apodi Healthcare 2010-2014 Providing medical input to healthcare solutions for pharmaceutical companies and health commissioning bodies in the UK. Consultant Dermatologist at London Skin & Hair Clinic 2014-2017 Consulting and treating private practice patients. General dermatology, cosmetic dermatology, skin surgery and lead clinician of laser (non-ablative, fractional ablative & non-ablative) and IPL service. I set up and ran the laser and IPL service. Consultant Dermatologist: London Dermatology Centre 2013-2014 Consultation of private dermatology patients. Director of the South West Skin Laser Centre, Nuffield Hospital, Exeter. 2001-08. This was the former regional NHS skin laser treatment centre. Consultant Dermatologist: Taunton & Somerset NHS Trust. Sept. 2000 - Sept. 2003 Full time post. I worked with two other consultant colleagues providing a dermatology service for Somerset. Specialist Registrar in Dermatology: Bristol Dermatology Centre, Bristol Royal Infirmary. December 1995 – September 2000. SHO Medical Rotation: St. Mary’s Hospital, Paddington, London, 1993-95 - A&E - Infectious Disease & HIV Medicine - Geriatric Medicine - Neurology & Dermatology House Officer Medicine: Academic Unit of Medicine, Guy’s Hospital, London, 1992 House Officer Surgery: Greenwich District Hospital, London, 1991

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REVIEWING FOR MEDICAL JOURNALS Reviewer for Parasitology Today, Archives of Dermatology, British Journal of Dermatology, Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, Clinical & Experimental Dermatology, Journal of European Academy of Dermato-Venereologists, Drugs & Therapeutics Bulletin, Prescriber & The Medical Letter. Also reviewed articles for Am J Obs & Gynaecol. I am mainly and routinely asked to critically evaluate scientific manuscripts on psoriasis & lasers. MEMBERSHIP OF SOCIETIES - British Association of Dermatologists - American Academy of Dermatologists - European Academy of Dermato-Venereology -British Society of Dermatology Surgeons - British Medical Laser Association - European Laser Association - British Cosmetic Dermatology Group

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RESEARCH EXPERIENCE Principle Investigator for commercial & non-commercial dermatology research at Royal Devon & Exeter hospital I employed the departments first ever dermatology research nurse generated from previous research and academic activities. BADBIR registry 2009-2014 Acne genetics 2009-2014 Psoriasis Body Image 2010-2012 Ingenol mebutate actinic keratosis study 2011-2013 LION psoriasis image study 2012-2014 Ingenol mebutate long-term SCC risk 2013-2014 PICTURE psoriasis body image study 2013-2014 SIGNATURE anti-TNF alpha failure sekukinumab study 2013-2014 COMBI melanoma stage 3 monoclonal antibody study 2013-2014 GCP registered –updated 2013 1997-2009 Ectoparasites I obtained a £2500 grant for two years to establish an ectoparasite research unit in the Bristol University Veterinary school from the Special Trustees of the University of Bristol Hospitals. This was awarded in open competition. Further funding has been acquired from the Bristol & Avon Dermatology Research Trust and industry. In 1997 with the help of Dr. GC Coles of the Veterinary Sciences dept., Bristol Veterinary School, we established from scratch a medical and veterinary ectoparasite research unit. My association is at a consultative level now, but the unit continues to thrive and publish good quality research. 1990 British Geriatric Society Prize: Clinical study measuring the changes in neurological and social indices in a cohort of stroke patients in London over a one year period. 1990 Elective project: Study of the psychological and social impact of leprosy in a Madagascan leper colony. 1987-8 B.Sc. project: Observed the changes in expression of MCH Class II glycoproteins on Schwann cell, in response to nerve injury.

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TEACHING I regularly participated in the teaching of Bristol medical students as a dermatology registrar. As a consultant, I have organised and given lectures and tutorials to GPs, GP registrars, nurses, and medical students (including course work assessment) and participated in MRCP teaching. I help in the training of dermatology registrars and have encouraged a number of trainee led research projects and audits. I completed Peninsular Medical Students teaching badge, Sept 2005 and registrars training badge in 2010. I teach and examine postgraduate doctors taking the International Diploma in Dermatology. I organised the Clinical Assistants in Dermatology (CAM) national annual meeting 2005-2012. I organise and teach in the quarterly GP ‘skin forum’ clinical training sessions in Devon. I have been an educational mentor for dermatology registrars in training. I viva voce MSc and MD students on dermatology and laser theses. I have mentored two staff nurses through their prescribing courses in Exeter dermatology department and an additional staff nurse at Exeter Medical dermatology department. I have mentored one staff nurse through a MSc. in dermatological surgery in Exeter dermatology department. Biologics for psoriasis preceptorship program, Dept. Dermatology, Exeter 2009-13. This program was clinical teaching program aimed and up-skilling UK Consultant Dermatologist not familiar with prescribing biologic agents in clinical practice. I take an active teaching role on dermoscopy training GPs, plastic surgeons and dermatologists locally, regionally and nationally. I have published a DVD on basic dermoscopy as a teaching aid for GPs. I co-host the national basic and advanced dermoscopy training for doctors sponsored by the Primary Care dermatology Society. I co-host the annual national dermatology SpR (trainees) directed learning course for the dermatology trainee exam, London & Birmingham 2010-date. This course is now badged by British Association of Dermatologists. I have helped develop the DMC educational website for GPs.

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MANAGEMENT SKILLS I attended a rolling course on management training, which covered presentation skills, appraisal, business planning, communication skills and interview techniques. 1996-1999. Chairmanship skills training 2005. Appraisal training 2006. At Royal Devon & Exeter hospital I participate in departmental and medical directorate meeting. I contributed to local and regional audit. I participated in multidisciplinary team meetings. Lead clinician of Dermatology unit 2005-08. MDT lead clinician and chairman for skin cancer 2007-14. At Exeter Medical Ltd Clinical Director of Laser & Dermatology department since 2008. At DMC Healthcare Clinical Director of Dermatology since 2014. Responsible for maintaining clinical governance and good clinical practice for the clinical staff.

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PUBLICATIONS Original studies Downs AMR, Stafford KA, Coles GC. Prevalence of head lice in school children and resistance to insecticides. Parasitol Today 1998; 15:1-4. Downs AMR, Harvey I, Kennedy CTC. Epidemiology of head lice and scabies. Epidemiol Inf 1999; 121:471-7. Downs AMR, Stafford KA, Coles GC. Evidence for double resistance to permethrin and malathion in head lice.Br J Dermatol 1999; 141:508-11. Downs AMR, Stafford KA, Stewart N, Coles GC. Factors influencing the transmission of head lice in British school children. Ped Derm 2000; 17:72-74. Downs AMR, Stafford KA, Coles GC. The in vitro activity of imidacloprid and fipronil against permethrin-malathion resistant head lice. Med Vet Entomol 2000; 14:1-3. Downs AMR, Stafford KA, Coles GC. Monoterpenoides and tetralin as pediculocides. Acta Dermato-Venereol 1999; 79:1-2. Downs AMR, Oxley JD. Head lice infestation in different ethnic groups. J Int Dermatol 2001; 40:237-38. Downs AMR, de Berker DAR. The influence of pre-operative factors on skin surgery wounds. Clin Exp Dermatology 1999; 24:138-9. Downs AMR, Sansom JE. Palmo-plantar dermatitis may be due to phenol formaldehyde resin contact dermatitis. Contact Dermatitis 1998; 39:147. Downs AMR, Lear JT, Sansom JE. Contact sensitivity in patients with oral symptoms. Contact Dermatitis 1998; 39:258-9. Downs AMR, Sharp LA, Sansom JE. Pentaerythritol esterified gum rosin as a sensitizor in Granuflex hydrocolloid dressing. Contact Dermatitis 1999; 41:162-3. Downs AMR, Fifield R, Sansom JE. IgG latex RAST is not a specific marker for type I hypersensitivity. Contact Dermatitis 1999; 41:223-4. Downs AMR, Stafford KA, Hunt L, Ravenscroft JC, Coles GC. Widespread insecticide resistance in head lice to the over-the-couner pediculocides in England and emerging carbaryl resistance. Br J Dermatol 2002; 146:88-93. Kirkup ME, Sabroe RA, Kavanagh GM, Downs AMR, Sansom JE, DeBerker DAR, Dunnill MGS, Kennedy CTC, Archer CB. Twice daily verses once daily inpatient dithranol for psoriasis. Clin Exp Dermatol 2002; 27:695-99 Downs AMR, Rickard A, Palmer J. Laser treatment of benign pigmented lesions in children – effective long-term benefits of the Q-switched fd Nd:YAG and LP Alexandrite lasers. Pediatr Dermatol 2004; 21:88-90

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Downs AMR, Palmer J. Hair removal laser for the treatment of pilonidal sinus disease. J Cosmetic Laser Ther 2002; 4:91 Downs AMR, Narayan S, Stafford KA, Coles GC. The effectiveness of Ovide® against malathion resistant head lice Archives of Dermatology 2005; 141:1318. Downs AMR, Geraghty JM, Jones C. Fluorouracil does not improve the outcome of imiquimoid treatment of vulval intraepithelial neoplasia. J Acta Dermato-Venereol 2005; 85:1-3. Downs AMR. Overnight application of dovobet ointment is a highly effective treatment for resistant scalp psoriasis. J Acta Dermato-Venereol 2006; 86:66-67. Lotery H, Kirk S, Beck M, Bovera E, Crone M, Curly R, Downs AMR et al Dicapryyl maleate: an emerging cosmetic allergen. Contact Dermatitis 2007; 57:169-72. Connolly M, Stafford KA, Coles GC, Downs AMR. Control of head lice with a coconut-derived emulsion shampoo. JEADV 2009; 23:67-69. Downs AMR, Bower CB, Oliver DA, Stone CA. Methyl aminolevulinate-photodynamic therapy for actinic keratoses, squamous cell carcinoma in situ and superficial basal cell carcinoma employing a square wave intense pulsed light device for photoactivation. Br J Dermatol 2009; 161:189-190. Muston D, Boler A, Downs AMR, Rives V. An economic evaluation of the treatment of topical treatment for actinic kearatosis. J Dermatol Treatment 2009; 20:266-75. Laws PM, Downs AMR et al. Practical experience of ustekinumab in the treatment of psoriasis: experience from a multicentre, retrospective case cohort study across the UK & Ireland. Br J Dermatol 2012; 166:189-95. Bogucki P, Downs AMR. Malignant melanoma, index and non-index lesions published March 2012 Peninsula Cancer Network website. Leman J, Shernaz W, Layton AM, KA Ward, McBride S, Cliff S, Downs A, Landeira M & Bewley A. The real world impact of adalimumab on quality of life and the physical and psychological effects of moderate-to-severe psoriasis: a UK prospective, multicenter, observational study. J Dermatol Treatment 2019; (in press)

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Review articles Downs AMR, Sansom JE. Colophony allergy - a review. Contact Dermatitis 1999; 41:305-10. Anon (but primary author) The management of scabies. Drugs & Therapeutic Bullitin 2002; 40:43-46. Downs AMR. The management of scabies and head lice. Prescriber 2002: 13(12);90-96. Downs AMR. The epidemiology and control of scabies. Curr Med Lit Dermatol Nov 2003. Downs AMR. Management of head lice in an era of increasing resistance. Am J Clin Dermatol 2004; 5:169-77. Downs AMR Topical immunomodulators in dermatology. Pulse July 2005 Downs AMR Headlice – a second look. Pulse May 2004 Downs AMR Laser treatment in the Management of acne. International Laser Handbook 2005 Downs AMR Treatment of hirsuitism and hypertrichosis Pulse May 2005 Downs AMR When to allergy test Pulse April 2006 Downs AMR Psoriasis – the scale of the problem. Chemist & Druggist Feb 2006 Downs AMR The use of biologics for psoriasis in a district general hospital. Dermatology in Practice 2007;15:8-10 Downs AMR Biologics in chronic psoriasis MIMS Winter 2008 Downs AMR Pitfalls in treating facial cosmetic lesions Body language 2009 (April) Downs AMR Dermoscopy for diagnosing skin lesions MIMS Autumn 2009 Bugowski P, DownsAMR Eczema, a treatment overview. www.doctors.org August 2012 Downs AMR The management of actinic keratoses in primary care Prescriber 2013 Cerio R, Downs AMR, Lear JT et al. Practical and effective management of actinic keratosis (AK) in primary care. MIMS Autumn 2013

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Case reports Downs AMR, Fisher M, Tomlinson D, Tanner A, Male nipple duct ectasia associated with HIV infection. J Genito-Urin Med 1996; 72:65-6. Downs AMR Ward KA, Peachey RDG. Darier’s disease associated with subungual squamous cell carcinoma. Clin Exp Derm 1997; 22:277-9. Downs AMR, Lear JT, Condon CA, Kennedy CTC. Eruptive collagenomas of the skin: a case history. Pediatr Derm 1998; 15:269-70. Downs AMR, Kennedy CTC. A case of infantile sclerotrophic syndrome. Pediatr Derm 1998; 15:207-9. Downs AMR, Kennedy CTC. A case of palmo-plantar pruritus responding to ondansetron. Arch Derm 1998; 134:925-6. Downs AMR, Sansom JE, Simmons I. Let Rip! Fun Pot dermatitis. Contact Dermatitis 1998; 38:234. Downs AMR, Lear JT, Kennedy CTC. A case of triamcinolone anaphylaxis. Arch Derm 1998; 134:1163-4. Downs AMR, Sansom JE. Occupational contact dermatitis to propolis. Contact Dermatitis 1998; 38:359-60. Downs AMR, Lear JT, Wallington TB, Sansom JE. Contact sensitivity and systemic reaction to pseudoephedrine and lignocaine. Contact Dermatitis 1998; 39:33. Downs AMR, Sansom JE. Airborne occupational contact dermatitis from epoxy resin in an immersion oil used in microscopy. Contact Dermatitis 1998; 39:267. Downs AMR, Sansom JE. Severe contact allergy to footwear responding to handmade shoes. Contact Dermatitis 1999; 40:218. Downs AMR, Lear JT, Dunnill MGS. Polymorphic light eruption confined to vitiligo. Clin Exp Derm 1999; 24:79-81. Downs AMR, Condon CA, Tan R. Isotretinoin therapy for antibiotic-refractory acne in Apert’s syndrome. Clin Exp Derm 2000; 24:461-3. Bowling JCR, Scarbrick J, Warin AP, Downs AMR. Allergic contact dermatitis from trideceth-2-carboxamide monoethanolamine in a hair dye. Contact Dermatitis 2002; 47:109-25. Downs AMR. Smoothbeam laser treatment may help improve hidradenitis suppurativa but not Hailey-Hailey disease. J Cosmet Laser Ther 2004; 6:1-2. Williams P, Savanovic-Abel O, Haigh R, Winfield W, Batchelor R, Downs A. Successful treatment of Dermatomyositis-Associated Calcinosis with Adalimumab. Clin Exp Derm 2016.

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Brown A, Watchorn RE, Cope NJ, Downs AMR. Proteinase 3-ANCA-associated cutaneous vasculitis without systemic involvement. Clin Exp Derm 2017; 42:582-84.

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Letters Downs AMR, Kirkup M. The dangers of body painting. BMJ 1997; 315:1722. Condon CA, Downs AMR, Archer CB. Terbinafine induced acute generalised exanthematous pustulosis. Br J Derm 1997; 138:709-10. Downs AMR, Lear JT, Bower C, Kennedy CTC. Bullous pemphigoid an association with influenza vaccination? Br J Derm 1997; 138:357-8. Downs AMR, Lear JT, Otely J, Kennedy CTC. HIV-associated eosinophilic folliculitis which responds to both dapsone and also low dose isotretinoin. Br J Sex Trends Dis 1998; 74:229-30. Downs AMR, Lear JT, Mehta R, Peachey. Acne in a Becker’s naevus: an androgen mediated link? Clin Exp Derm 1998; 23:191-2. Downs AMR, Lear JT, Archer CB. Scytalidium hyalinum onychomycosis successfully treated with 5% amorolfine lacquer. Br J Derm 1999; 140:555. Downs AMR, Kennedy CTC. Somatrophin-induced acanthosis nigricans. Br J Derm 1999; 141:390-1. Downs AMR, Love S, Kennedy CTC. A case of sudden death secondary to mycosis fungoides of the midbrain. Acta Dermato-Venereol 1999;79:1. Downs AMR. Comparing anti-scabetic treatments. Arch Derm 1997; 133:526-7. Downs AMR, Kennedy CTC. The anti-pruritic effects of ondansetron. Arch Derm 1999; 135:599. Downs AMR. Nipple trauma. J Roy Soc Med 1999; 91:661-2. Downs AMR, Stafford KA, Coles GC. Insecticide resistant head lice. Br J Derm 2000; 142:1066-67. Downs AMR, Dunnill MGS. Exacerbation of psoriasis induced by interferon-alpha treatment for hepititis C. Clin Exp Dermatol 2000; 25: 351-52. Downs AMR, Stafford KA, Coles GC. Treatment of head lice. Lancet 2000; 356(9246):2008. Vesey E, Downs AMR. An adverse reaction to non-laser tattoo removal. Br J Dermatol 2004; 150:770-1. Downs AMR. Seasonal variation in scabies. Br J Dermatol 2004; 150:602-3. Downs AMR. Is allergy testing useful in eczema? Pulse 2006; April:47. Downs AMR, Ross AM, Fleming DM, Coles GC. A downturn in the incidence of head lice infestation? Int J Dermatol 2007; 46:660-61. Downs AMR. Etanercept vs. Adalimumab in the treatment of psoriasis Clin Exp Dermatol 2007; 32:593.

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Downs AMR. Switching between anti-tumour necrosis factor biologic agents - is patient weight an important consideration ? Brit J Dermatol 2009; 160:1123-24. Downs AMR. Observational case series on a group of psoriasis patients who failed to respond to anti TNF alpha biologics and switched to ustekinumab. Brit J Dermatol 2010; 163:433-44. Chopra A, Downs A, Perris R. Intense pulsed light combined with methyl aminolevulenic acid for treating actinic keratosis and photo-aged skin of the dorsal hands has considerable advantages. However, is it worth the extra expense? Br J Dermatol 2017; 176:290-91. Stone CA, Downs AMR. Diagnostic accuracy of skin lesions amongst plastic surgeons and a dermatologist. J Eur Acad Dermato-Venereol 2017; Dec;31(12):e533-e534

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Abstracts Downs AMR, Kennedy CTC. Infantile scleroatrophic syndrome of Huriez. Br J Dermatol 1997; 137(S50):36. Downs AMR, Stafford KA, Coles GC. Head lice resistance to insecticides. Br J Dermatol 1998; 138:742. Downs AMR, Stafford KA, Coles GC. Head lice are resistant to malathion and permethrin. Ann Dermatologie Venereologie 1998; 125:1S22. Downs AMR, Sansom JE, Simmons I. Let Rip! Fun Pot dermatitis. Br J Derm 1998; 135:S92. Downs AMR, Lear JT, Sansom JE. Contact sensitivity and systemic reaction to pseudoephidrine, lignocaine and prilocaine. Br J Derm 1998; 135:S93. Downs AMR, Stafford KA, Coles GC. The in vitro activity of imidacloprid and fipronil against permethrin-malathion resistant head lice. Br J Derm 1999; 141(S55):56. Downs AMR, Stafford KA, Coles GC. Factors influencing the transmission of head lice among primary school children. Br J Derm 1999; 141(S55):56-7. Downs AMR, Sansom JE. Severe contact allergy to footwear responding to hand-made shoes. Br J Derm 1999; 141(S55):97-8. Downs AMR, Sharp La, Sansom JE. Contact dermatitis to Granuflex hydrocolloid dressing. Br J Derm 1999; 141(S55): 96. Downs AMR, Stafford KA, Coles GC. Monoterpenoides and tetrralin as pediculocides. Br J Derm 1999; 141(S55):104. Kirkup ME, Sabroe RA, Kavanagh GM, Downs AMR, Sansom JE, DeBerker DAR, Dunnill MGS, Kennedy CTC, Archer CB. Twice daily verses once daily inpatient dithranol for psoriasis. Br J Derm 1999; 141(S55):72-3. Downs AMR, Stafford KA, Hunt LP, Ravenscroft JC, Coles GC. An altered acetylcholinesterase confers cabaryl tolerence in British head lice. Br J Derm 2000; 142:622. Downs AMR, Williamson M, Stafford KA, Coles GC. A common mechanism of resistance to pyrethroids in head lice. Br J Derm 2002; 147(S62):49. Connolly M, Ross AM, Fleming DM, Downs AMR. Head lice infestation in the UK: is the incidence falling ? Br J Derm 2002; 147(S62):49. Coles GC, Stafford KA, Downs AMR. Management of head lice including alternative methods. Ann Dermatol Venereol 2002; 129:1S8(1)-1S14(1):(1S134). Kirkup ME, Downs AMR, Sansom JE. Does 5% doxepin cream affect patch test reactions? Br J Dermatol 2003; 148:847.

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Bowling JCR, Scarbrick J, Warin AP, Downs AMR. Multicomponent hair dyes, hidden causes of allergic contact dermatitis. J Eur Acad Derm Venereol 2003; 17 (Suppl 3): 216. Downs AMR, Jones C. Treatment of vulval intraepithelial neoplasia (VIN) with 5% imiquimod and 5% fluorouracil creams. J Eur Acad Derm Venereol 2003; 17 (Suppl 3): 231-2. Downs AMR. Overnight application of Dovobet ointment is a highly effective for resistant scalp psoriasis. JEADV 2004; 18 (S2): 157. Downs AMR. Overnight application of Dovobet is effective for scalp psoriasis. Br J Dermatol 2004; 151 (S68): 52. McGrath E, Downs AMR.. The living canvas. Br J Dermatol 2004; 151 (S68): 64. Downs AMR, Connolly M, Stafford KA, Kennedy CTC Kennedy, Coles GC. A family-based trial of a coconut-derived emulsion shampoo for head-lice control. Br J Dermatol 2005: 153 (S1):40. McGrath E, Downs AMR. Complications of laser treatment. JEADV 2005 Downs AMR, Palmer J. CO2 laser treatment for facial congenital melanocytic naevi. Laser Med Sci 2007; 22:18. Downs AMR. Diagnosing pigmented lesions on the face. Laser Med Sci 2007; 22:18. Bourdes V, Reynier P, Rivier M, Petit L, Tan J, Dreno B, Bissonette R, Andres P, Martel P, Downs T. Effect of Adapalene/benozyl peroxide fixed dose combination on atrophic acne scars: Results of a 24-week multicentre, randomised, investigator-blinded, intra-individual (half-face design), vehicle-controlled study. Br J Dermatol 2015; 173(S1):63. Weiss J, Stein-Gold L, Tanghetti E, Dujolis C, Leoni M, Downs T. Adapalene 0.3%/benzyl peroxide 2.5% topical gel: efficacy and safety in moderate and severe acne vulgaris. Br J Dermatol 2015; 173(S1):66. Desai N, Batchelor R, Cooper H, Leman J, Morton C, Collier F, Shah P, Downs A & Bewley A. The profile and secondary-care management of UK patients with hidradenitis suppurativa: interim results from a multicentre observational cross-sectional study. Br J Dermatol 2016; 175(S1):44. Desai N, Leman J, Bewley A, Batchelor R, Cooper H, Morton C, Collier F, Downs A, Ingram A, Hickley J & Nock G. Resource use and cost associated with the management of UK patients with hidradenitis supprativa: results from a multicentre obseravational cross-sectional study. Br J Dermatol 2017; 177(S1):47.

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POSTERS Downs AMR, Fisher M, Tomlinson D. Male nipple duct ectasia, a consequence of HIV infection. The Medical Society for the Study of Venereal Diseases, Liverpool, 1994. Downs AMR, Stafford KA, Coles GC. Head lice resistance to insecticides. BSID, Liverpool, 1998. Downs AMR, Stafford KA, Coles GC. The rise in prevalence of head lice in British school children. AAD, New Orleans, 1999. Oxley JD, Downs AMR, Pawade J, Kennedy CTC. Bilateral eyelid metastases as the presenting feature of breast carcinoma. AAD, New York, 1999. Downs AMR, Stafford KA, Coles GC. Factors influencing the transmission of head lice among primary school children. BAD, Edinburgh, 1999. Downs AMR, Stafford KA, Coles GC. The in vitro activity of imidacloprid and fipronil against permethrin-malathion resistant head lice. BAD, Edinburgh, 1999. Kirkup ME, Sabroe RA, Kavanagh GM, Downs AMR, deBerker DAR, Dunnill MGS, Kennedy CTC, Archer CB. Twice daily verses once daily in patient dithranol for psoriasis. BAD, Edinburgh, 1999. Downs AMR, Stafford KA, Hunt LP, Ravenscroft JC, Coles GC. An altered acetylcholinesterase confers cabaryl tolerence in British head lice. AAD, San Fransisco, 2000. Downs AMR, Stafford KA, Hunt LP, Ravenscroft JC, Coles GC. An altered acetylcholinesterase confers cabaryl tolerence in British head lice. BSID, Edinburgh, 2000. Downs AMR, Sansom JE. A retrospective assessment of colophony positive patients. 5th Congress of the European Society of Contact Dermatitis, Amsterdam, 2000. Downs AMR, Williamson M, Stafford KA, Coles GC, A common mechanism of resistance to pyrethroids in head lice. BAD, Edinburgh 2002. Connolly M, Ross AM, Fleming DM, Downs AMR. Head lice infestation in the UK: is the incidence falling ? BAD, Edinburgh 2002. Connolly M, Stafford KA, Coles GC, Downs AMR. Double blind randomised controlled trial comparing the efficacy of a coconut derived emulsion shampoo as a pediculocide compared to 1% permethrin shampoo and placebo. AAD, San Francisco 2003. Kirkup ME, Downs AMR, Sansom JE. Does 5% doxepin cream affect patch test reactions? BSID, Southampton 2003. Kirkup ME, Downs AMR, Unswoth JO, Sansom JE. Experience with tranexamic acid for non-hereditary angio-oedema and urticaria. BAD, Brighton 2003. Bowling JCR, Scarbrick J, Warin AP, Downs AMR. Multicomponent hair dyes, hidden causes of allergic contact dermatitis. BAD, Brighton 2003

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Bowling JCR, Scarbrick J, Warin AP, Downs AMR. Multicomponent hair dyes, hidden causes of allergic contact dermatitis. EADV, Barcelona 2003 Downs AMR, Jones C. Treatment of vulval intraepithelial neoplasia (VIN) with 5% imiquimod and 5% fluorouracil creams. EADV, Barcelona 2003 Downs AMR. Overnight application of Dovobet is effective for scalp psoriasis. BAD, Belfast, July 2004. McGrath E, Downs AMR.. The living canvas. BAD, Belfast, July 2004. Downs AMR, Connolly M, Stafford KA, Kennedy CTC Kennedy, Coles GC. A family-based trial of a coconut-derived emulsion shampoo for head-lice control. BAD, Glasgow July 2005. McGrath E, Downs AMR. Complications of laser treatment. EADV, London, September 2005. Divekar P, Palmer J, Downs AMR Hypertrichosis following CO2 laser treatment. EADV, Rhodes, October 2006 Divekar P, Parkinson C, Charman C, Downs AMR. Clinical outcome of a nurse-led isotretinoin clinic. EADV, Rhodes, October 2006. Muston D, Boler A, Downs AMR, Rives V. An economic evaluation of the treatment of topical treatment for actinic kearatosis., EADV, Berlin 2009 Varghese J, Downs AMR. A rare case of Laugier-Hunziker syndrome (LHS). BAD, Manchester 2010 Bogucki P, Downs AMR, Interstitial granulomatous drug reaction (IGDR) triggered by infusion of eryrthomycin used as a sclerosing agent. EADV, Prague 2012 Bogucki P, Downs AMR. Malignant melanoma, index and non-index lesions. AAD, Miami 2013 Bogucki P, Downs AMR. Erythema multiforme during treatment with IL-12 & IL-23 inhibitor. AAD, Miami 2013 Bewley A, Boorman J, Cliff S, Domanne E, Downs AMR, et al. Interim results from a UK real world study to assess the impact of treatment with adalimumab on the physical and psychological manifestations and quality of life in patients with psoriasis. EADV, Istanbul 2013 Downs AMR, Charman CR, Lewis V. Integrated care approach to eczema: presentation of service data and potential quality measures from a community pilot clinic. EADV, Istanbul 2013 Downs AMR, Bower CP. Psoriasis integrated care clinics: a novel approach to healthcare delivery. EADV, Istanbul 2013. Stone B, Stone CA, Downs AMR. Information technology awareness amongst surgical dermatology patients. EADV, Valencia 2015

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Bewley A, Boorman J, Cliff S, Domanne E, Downs AMR, et al. Results from a UK real world study to assess the impact of treatment with adalimumab on the physical and psychological manifestations and quality of life in patients with psoriasis. AAD San Francisco 2015 Bourdes V, Reynier P, Rivier M, Petit L, Tan J, Dreno B, Bissonette R, Andres P, Martel P, Downs T Effect of Adapalene/benozyl peroxide fixed dose combination on atrophic acne scars: Results of a 24-week multicentre, randomised, investigator-blinded, intra-individual (half-face design), vehicle-controlled study. BAD Manchester July 2015 Weiss J, Stein-Gold L, Tanghetti E, Dujolis C, Leoni M, Downs T. Adapalene 0.3%/benzyl peroxide 2.5% topical gel: efficacy and safelty in moderate and severe acne vulgaris. BAD Manchester 2015 Williams P & Downs T. Ipilimumab-induced neuropathy – a case report. EADV Copenhagen 2015 Downs AMR, Chopra S. Comparison of community dermatology outcomes measures from two different locations in England, UK. EADV Athens 2016 Downs TA, Stone CA, Downs AMR Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) hair removal to prevent pilonidal sinus disease (PND). AAD Washington 2016 Desai N, Batchelor R, Cooper H, Leman J, Morton C, Collier F, Shah P, Downs A & Bewley A. The profile and secondary-care management of UK patients with hidradenitis suppurativa: interim results from a multicentre observational cross-sectional study. BAD Birmingham 2016 Desai N, Leman J, Bewley A, Batchelor R, Cooper H, Morton C, Collier F, Downs A, Ingram A, Hickley J & Nock G. Resource use and cost associated with the management of UK patients with hidradenitis supprativa: results from a multicentre obseravational cross-sectional study. BAD Liverpool 2017. Ling GS, Downs AMR. Occupational airborne allergic contact dermatitis to usnic acid in an office-based dentist. AAD San Diego 2018.

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ORAL PRESENTATIONS AT SCIENTIFIC MEETINGS Royal Society of Medicine Downs AMR, Archer CB. Erythema induratum associated with cervical lymph node tuberculosis and an unusual pyrazinamide hypersensitivity. CPC meeting, December 1996. Downs AMR, Peachey RDG. A case of Flagel’s syndrome ? February 1997. Downs AMR, Kennedy CTC. A case of Beckwith-Wiedamann syndrome. November 1997. Downs AMR, Kennedy CTC. Early onset and renal childhood sarcoidosis. June 2000. National Meetings Downs AMR, Kennedy CTC. A case of scleroatrophic syndrome. BAD, July 1997. Downs AMR, Sansom JE. Contact sensitivity and systemic reaction to pseudoephedrine, lignocaine and prilocaine. BAD, July 1998. Downs AMR, Sansom JE. Let Rip! Fun Pot dermatitis. BAD, July 1998. Stafford KA, Coles GC, Downs AMR. The growing problem of head lice. British Society of Parasitology. April 1999. Downs AMR, Stafford KA, Coles GC. Monoterpenoides and tetralin as pediculocides. BAD, July 1999. Downs AMR, Sansom JE. Severe contact dermatitis to footwear responding to hand-made shoes. BAD, July 1999. Downs AMR, Sansom JE. Contact dermatitis to Granuflex hydrocolliod dressing. BAD, July 1999. Downs AMR. The treatment of inflammatory acne with lasers. British Skin Laser Study Group, Glasgow, May 2004. McGrath E, Downs AMR. Carbon tattoos in venous pattern complicating intravenous drug use: successful treatment with Nd:Yag laser. British Skin Laser Study Group, Epsom, May 2005. McGrath E, Downs AMR. Prolonged post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation following laser treatment: two illustrative cases. British Skin Laser Study Group, Epsom, May 2005. Mehta A, Downs AMR. Facial blood vessels treated with the long pulsed alexandrite laser, British Study Laser Group, Exeter, May 2006 Divekar P, Palmer J, Downs AMR Hypertrichosis following CO2 laser treatment, British Study Laser Group, Exeter, May 2006

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Mehta A, Downs AMR. Pigmented lesions treated with the long pulsed alexandrite laser, British Study Laser Group, Exeter, May 2006 Downs AMR, Palmer J. CO2 laser treatment for facial congenital melanocytic naevi. British Laser Medical Association, Manchester, June 2007. Downs AMR. Diagnosing pigmented lesions on the face. British Laser Medical Association, Manchester, June 2007. Downs AMR. What not to laser. Medical Aesthetics Today, Birmingham May 2008 Downs AMR. Observational study of methyl aminolevulenic acid activation using a square-pulsed intense pulsed light source. British Photo Dynamic Therapy in Dermatology Association. London, September 2009. Downs AMR. Integrated Care Clinics in psoriasis. NAPC Commissioning Conference London June 2011

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International Meetings Downs AMR et al Head lice are resistant to malathion and permethrin. 8th International Congress of Pediatric Dermatology, Paris, France,1998. Downs AMR, Dunnill MGS. Leukaemia cutis as the presenting feature of acute myeliod leukaemia. Maltese Dermatological Association, Malta, 1998. Downs AMR et al An altered acetylcholinesterase confers cabaryl tolerance in head lice. AAD, San Francisco, USA, 2000. Downs AMR et al. Widespread resistance of pyrethroids and malathion in UK head lice. AAD, New Orleans, USA, 2001. Downs AMR, Coles GC. Management of resistance in head lice, including alternative measures. World Congress of Dermatology, Paris, France, 2002. Downs AMR. Overnight application of Dovobet ointment is a highly effective treatment for resistant scalp psoriasis. EADV, Florence, 2004. Downs AMR. Scalp psoriasis. Korean Society of Dermatologists May 2010 Downs AMR. The Touch program interim data: improving compliance in psoriasis. 3rd World psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis conference Stockholm 2012. Downs AMR. Managing scalp psoriasis Kuala Lumpor. Malaysian Dermatology Society May 2013 Downs AMR. Coping with Psoriasis – ‘Patient/Physician challenges in psoriasis’ & ‘The role of Emollients in Psoriasis’. Dubai 2103 Downs AMR, Dermoscopy of benign & malignant skin lesions. Amman, Jordanian Dermatology Society September 2014 Downs AMR, Biologics for severe psoriasis. Amman, Jordanian Dermatology Society September 2014 Bourdes V, Reynier P, Rivier M, Petit L, Tan J, Dreno B, Bissonette R, Andres P, Martel P, Downs T Effect of Adapalene/benozyl peroxide fixed dose combination on atrophic acne scars: Results of a 24-week multicentre, randomised, investigator-blinded, intra-individual (half-face design), vehicle-controlled study. BAD Manchester July 2015 Downs TA, Stone CA, Downs AMR Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) hair removal to prevent pilonidal sinus disease (PND). AAD Washington March 2016 Desar N, Leman J, Bewley, A, Batchelor R, Cooper H, Morton C, Collier F, Downs A et al. Resourse use and costs associated with the management of UK patients with hidradenitis supprativa: results from a multicenter observational cross-sectional study. BAD Liverpool July 2017 Downs AMR: Inflammoscopy update. BAD Edinburgh July 2018