This content is machine translated Inflammatory dermatoses - from immunology to active substances Quantum leap in target-specific therapy options The treatment spectrum of inflammatory dermatoses has greatly expanded. The 2019 re-approval of risankizumab (psoriasis) and dupilumab (atopic dermatitis) are just some of the milestones. It can be assumed that…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Hymenoptera Insect venom allergy The risk of having an allergic reaction after an insect bite ranges from 0.3-8.9%. Not every sting reaction is the same as an allergy. The correct assessment of a reaction…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Skin microbiome Host-microbiome interactions in atopic dermatitis. Research into the skin microbiome has become increasingly important in recent years. A study presented at the 2019 ADF Annual Meeting examined the effects of topical cortisone externals on the…
View Post 9 min This content is machine translated Warning signs for drug allergies Hypersensitivity to drugs – main forms and warning signs Severe drug allergies can be potentially life-threatening, so early detection and treatment is very important. In many cases, these are rather harmless exanthems. However, in 2-5% of cases, these are…
View Post 8 min This content is machine translated Memories of an allergist Spaghetti al pesto not only release happiness hormones The consumption of “Pesto alla Genovese” is not always enjoyable, as this article shows with a case study and the corresponding allergological analysis. Although pine nuts contain a large number…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Vasculitides Interdisciplinary clarification essential for differential diagnosis An update on practice recommendations for the management of vasculitis was presented at the 2019 American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting. An interdisciplinary vasculitis consultation is offered at the USZ.…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated The role of the environmental microbiome in asthma development. Farmers’ children live healthier Microbes have a great importance in the development of asthma. A transfer from the environment to the nasal mucosa takes place. There, interaction with the immune system at the mucosa…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Allergen immunotherapy in asthma Successful against the house dust mite with SLIT House dust mite (HDM) is a clinically and epidemiologically important allergen in allergic asthma. Allergens can be used for treatment in sublingual immunotherapy (SLIT). Thus, the need for ICS is…
View Post 11 min This content is machine translated Dermatology Triage of dermatologic blockbusters in family practice. Not infrequently, the general practitioner is also confronted with dermatological clinical pictures. Which finding is harmless and when should referral to the specialist be made?
View Post 9 min This content is machine translated Memories of an allergist Anaphylaxis after eating a falafel burger – What’s in it? Even the ingestion of small amounts of sesame seeds or sesame oil can lead to anaphylactic symptoms, as shown by the case studies in this article. Even as a non-atopic,…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Atopic dermatitis Screening of mental comorbidities! Sleep disturbances, anxiety, and depressive symptoms are common in individuals with atopic dermatitis and should be considered in treatment. With regard to the question of a possible increased cardiovascular risk,…
