This content is machine translated Acne vulgaris Multifactorial etiopathogenesis – an update The scientific advances of the last few decades have contributed significantly to our understanding of the pathogenesis of acne and the further development of treatment options based on this. According…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Differential diagnosis of psoriasis vs. eczema Molecular classifier for unclear cases – an interim assessment In everyday clinical practice, eczema or psoriasis are often diagnosed at a glance. In clinically inconclusive cases, histological examination can provide valuable information, but it is not uncommon for clinically…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Seborrheic dermatitis Intensify and combine therapy depending on persistence In addition to antifungal shampoos for scalp infestations, topical preparations with keratolytic and anti-inflammatory properties are among the classic measures for seborrhoeic eczema. In adults and older children, products containing…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Systemic lupus erythematosus Protection against relapses, even without remission The line between low disease activity and remission in systemic lupus erythematosus is often imprecise. The question remains to what extent this can play a role for outcomes such as…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Prurigo nodularis Inflammation-promoting pruritogenic cytokines as a therapeutic target There are various triggers for the initial itching in prurigo nodularis (PN). If those affected give in to the scratching impulse, the pruritus intensifies, as this stimulates nerve and inflammatory…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Atopic dermatitis: guideline update Current recommendations on biologics and JAK inhibitors With the increasing number of system therapeutics, practical advice on choosing the most suitable treatment option is becoming more important. The new edition of the S3 guideline on atopic dermatitis…
View Post 10 min This content is machine translated Hand eczema: Guideline 2023 Therapy depends on the severity The new edition of the guideline “Diagnosis, prevention and treatment of hand eczema”, which was published this year under the auspices of the German Dermatological Society, focuses in particular on…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Atopic dermatitis Focus on mediators of type 2 inflammation The pathomechanisms of atopic dermatitis (AD) are becoming increasingly better understood. A genetically determined immunological imbalance is characterized by an increased Th2 response and is associated with the production of…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Journal Club Atopic dermatitis and the skin microbiome: new study findings Exploring the links between the cutaneous microbiome and the severity of atopic dermatitis (AD) and patient-related co-factors is an important aspect in the development of new personalized AD therapies, especially…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Chronic urticaria “Treat-to-target” approach is underpinned by new findings The treatment arsenal for chronic urticaria includes several 2nd generation antihistamines – still the treatment of first choice – the monoclonal antibody Omalizumab and the immunosuppressant Ciclosporin A as an…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Case reports: Pityriasis rubra pilaris (PRP) Supposedly therapy-resistant PRP responded to biologic treatment The treatment of pityriasis rubra pilaris can be a challenge. The therapeutic arsenal includes topical corticosteroids, phototherapy or classic systemic therapies such as retinoids or immunosuppressants. Recent case reports and…
