This content is machine translated Pollen season Birch pollen affects not only allergy sufferers! An environmental medicine study on the effects of birch pollen on allergic vs. non-allergic individuals reached interesting results. Among other findings, there is evidence that IgG1 and IgG4 levels are…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Autoimmune diseases of the skin News on the therapy of bullous autoimmune dermatoses This article provides an overview of the various forms of bullous autoimmune dermatoses and a summary of current therapeutic recommendations and treatment options.
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Memories of an allergist A wheat burger is not always just a wheat burger In connection with buckwheat, an increased allergenic potential is discussed. Buckwheat is used, among others, in cases of gluten intolerance (celiac disease) and is an ingredient of “pizokel” and “polenta nostrana con…
View Post 8 min This content is machine translated Memories of an allergist Is there an allergy to wine? They are more common than you think: around 10% of a general population suffer hypersensitivity reactions after drinking wine. Allergist Prof. Dr. med. Brunello Wüthrich explains different forms of wine…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Allergies in the genital area Careful anamnesis is crucial About half of balanoposthitides and vulvovaginitides are allergic. In addition to a careful anamnesis regarding hygiene habits and products used, sexual anamnesis is of great importance.
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Read for you - Parasites past and present A Historical Review with Implications for the Present What can we learn from medical historical sources? Traditional “louse remedies” are now used in mosquito control to reduce infectious diseases such as dengue, chikungunya, Zika and yellow fever. They…
View Post 10 min This content is machine translated Pharmacological-allergological interactions Drug allergies Adverse drug reactions are divided into type A and type B reactions. Type A reactions are based on the mechanism of action of the drug. Type B reactions (drug allergies)…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Chronic pruritus Pruritus in internal diseases As a symptom of many dermatologic but also internal diseases, chronic pruritus poses a challenge to dermatologists and primary care providers alike. About diagnosis and therapy of this common disease.
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Mechanisms and therapies Pruritus and the psyche Pruritus is not only a sensory sensation, but is also intertwined with affective and cognitive aspects. Psychological processes such as stress can manifest cutaneously. Therefore, psychological clarification and therapy are…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Pruritus Itchy dermatoses of the scalp Eczema of the scalp can be atopic, irritant-toxic or contact allergic in nature. One of the unpleasant effects of such diseases is pruritus. A review of common itchy scalp dermatoses.
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated SGAI Annual Congress Interlaken A colorful bouquet of allergological and immunological topics At this year’s congress of the Swiss Society of Allergology and Immunology (SGAI), current developments in the fields of therapy and research were highlighted. In addition to new therapeutic approaches…
