This content is machine translated Wound Management Case reports of unusual wound infections Changing environmental conditions such as global warming are playing a role in the genesis of new, previously largely unknown infections. Thanks to state-of-the-art routine and specialized microbiological diagnostics such as…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS) Practice-relevant findings up-to-date The enzyme tryptase, which is produced almost exclusively by mast cells, is considered a significant parameter in suspected MCAS. If the event-related increase in tryptase compared with symptom-free intervals exceeds…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Risk of anaphylaxis Guideline recommendations up-to-date Anaphylactic reactions are among the most severe and potentially life-threatening dramatic events in allergology. Acute treatment is provided based on international guidelines and textbook recommendations. The updated guideline also takes…
View Post 9 min This content is machine translated Asthma as a risk factor Treatment of allergies during pregnancy Conditions such as asthma and allergic rhinitis are common in women of childbearing age and can affect up to 30% of this age group. The principle of pharmacological treatment is…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Desensitization error Stung against the wrong stitch Allergen-specific immunotherapy is established as an immunomodulatory therapy for inhalant and hymenopteran venom allergy. Both subcutaneous injection therapy and the sublingual form of therapy are considered safe, but allergic reactions…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Systemic Lupus Erythematosus New weapons in the fight against SLE Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) is often a major challenge not only for those affected, but also for physicians. Despite numerous therapeutic options, treatment is usually a tightrope walk between dangerous…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Therapy with Small Molecules JAK inhibitors in inflammatory dermatoses on the rise In inflammatory processes of dermatological diseases, pro-inflammatory cytokines play a central role. Therefore they are in focus therapeutic approaches when it comes to breaking critical signaling pathways. In addition to monoclonal…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Chronic spontaneous urticaria (csU) Study to detect mast cell-activating IgE autoantigen immune complexes. The pathogenesis of chronic spontaneous urticaria is very complex. In a subpopulation of affected patients, activation of mast cells by IgE plays a crucial role. The question of how autoallergens…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Corona protection and skin health Mask dermatitis – expert tips for prophylaxis and treatment During the corona pandemic, an increase in facial skin lesions was observed due to the wearing of a mouth-nose protection. Wearing an FFP2 protective mask will continue to be recommended…
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated Comorbidity Research Chronic urticaria: increased prevalence of mental disorders. According to a secondary analysis, almost one in three patients with chronic urticaria suffers from at least one mental disorder. Sleep-wake cycle impairments are most common, followed by anxiety disorders…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Atopic eczema Consistent basic care according to the soak-and-seal principle Regularly administered basic care is an important guideline-based component of treatment, regardless of the severity of atopic dermatitis. In addition to regenerating the disturbed barrier function of the skin, xerosis…
