This content is machine translated Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) Th2 inflammation plays a central role EoE is now considered a type 2-mediated immune disease that is often associated with atopic diseases such as atopic dermatitis, asthma and food allergies. In addition to acid blockers (PPI)…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Chronic pruritus: itch-scratch circle Hyperreactive intraepidermal nerve fibers Extensive scratching is known to trigger a cascade of mechanisms. An itch-scratch cycle not only impairs the barrier function of the epidermis, but also promotes neuroinflammation in the skin through…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Allergy apps Helpers from the smartphone Springtime is pollen time. However, many allergy sufferers look forward to the blossoming plant world with little anticipation, as they have to struggle with itchy eyes and runny noses. In…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Study Report Severe hand eczema in particular leads to high psychological stress Hand eczema (HE) has a negative impact on the quality of life of those affected, as shown by various empirical studies. In a study published in 2023 in the Journal…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Allergic rhinitis AIT reduces nasal sprays – temporarily Allergic rhinitis (AR) has a considerable impact on patients’ daily functioning and significantly restricts their quality of life. Allergen immunotherapy (AIT) is the only causal option to significantly reduce the…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Seasonal allergic rhinitis Complaint relief with modern non-sedating antihistamines Allergic rhinitis (AR) is one of the most common allergic diseases worldwide. Every year during the pollen season, many people suffer from sneezing attacks, runny nose, watery eyes and nasal…
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated Itchy scalp A pragmatic approach helps Pruritus of the scalp is a common symptom in everyday dermatology. The spectrum of possible causes is very broad. Vázquez-Herrera et al. have identified the six most common causes based…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated T-cell-mediated cutaneous drug reaction DRESS syndrome – the latest on diagnostics and therapy DRESS syndrome should be considered as a suspected diagnosis, particularly in patients who have a new exanthema and fever >38°C within 2-6 weeks of starting drug therapy. The criteria of…
View Post 8 min This content is machine translated Eczema and lipodystrophies caused by diabetes devices Gets under your skin Modern diabetes devices make everyday life much easier for many sufferers. However, as good as they are at helping to optimize management, they can also cause problems elsewhere: A large…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Asthma update for the family doctor Diagnosis and treatment of adolescent patients The fact that asthma is a clinical diagnosis that can only be made by looking at all the findings together applies particularly to children and adolescents. Patients with rare asthma…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Bronchial asthma The phenotype can change Its heterogeneity has led to asthma being regarded as an umbrella term rather than a disease in its own right. It encompasses several aspects and features that can overlap, making…
