Ingmārs Mikažāns

Ingmārs Mikažāns is a Professor at the Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Latvia. He is an active researcher and clinical expert in dermatology, with a focus on psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, skin cancer, and venereal diseases. His work contributes significantly to clinical guidelines and real-world observational studies in the Baltic region.

• Expert in Clinical Medicine (Field 3.2)
• Member of Latvian Council of Science (2017–2020, 2022–2025)
• Active in international and national research projects

His research interests center on inflammatory skin diseases, particularly psoriasis and atopic dermatitis, with a strong emphasis on real-world treatment outcomes, quality of life, and comorbidities. He explores the use of natural compounds like birch bark extract in cosmetic dermatology and investigates the diagnostic challenges of complex dermatoses such as erythroderma and hidradenitis suppurativa.

The recent publications reflect a strong trend in observational and retrospective studies assessing systemic treatments for chronic dermatological conditions. His work spans clinical trials, guideline development, and patient-centered outcomes, with keywords including psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, systemic therapy, quality of life, and comorbidities. Subfields include PASI index evaluation, methotrexate use, phototherapy, biologics, and cosmetic formulations.

Dr. Mikažāns actively contributes to the scientific community through peer review and conference participation. He has served as a reviewer for the International Journal of Dermatology and has presented at multiple conferences on topics such as erythroderma diagnostics and hidradenitis treatment in Latvia.

He is involved in multiple research projects, including the CRYSTAL and ESSENTIAL AD studies, focusing on real-world burden and treatment outcomes in psoriasis and atopic dermatitis. These projects involve cross-national collaboration across Eastern Europe and are often conducted in partnership with international pharmaceutical and research organizations.

Dr. Mikažāns contributes to key dermatology teams in Latvia, particularly in national guideline development and multicenter observational research. He collaborates closely with experts like Ilze Hartmane, Vita Bondare-Ansberga, and Liga Reinberga, forming a core group in Latvian dermatological research.