This content is machine translated Cutaneous lichen planus Treatment options for severe cases: Thinking outside the box Cutaneous lichen planus is an itchy skin rash characterized by small, initially isolated papules. In mucocutaneous lichen planus, both the skin and the mucous membranes are affected. The approved treatment…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Xerosis cutis in older people Basic care with hydrophilic and lipophilic ingredients In many countries, xerosis cutis is the most common dermatological problem in the geriatric population. Especially when xerosis cutis is associated with pruritus, this leads to a considerable reduction in…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Systemic disease psoriasis Keep an eye on comorbidities Comorbidities may already be present at the initial manifestation of plaque psoriasis, but sometimes these only develop later in the course of the disease. Taking this into account appropriately can…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Study Report S. aureus infection in pediatric AD The skin microbiome of patients with atopic dermatitis (AD) exhibits reduced bacterial diversity. The pathogen Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) often predominates. This gram-positive bacterium intensifies inflammatory processes and is associated…
View Post 9 min This content is machine translated Journal Club: Atopic dermatitis Modern systems therapy – status quo and prospects The therapeutic landscape for atopic dermatitis is changing. New findings have made it possible to develop modern treatment options that selectively target inflammatory signaling pathways. There are currently two modern…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated "Psoriasis and Beyond" Insight into the patient’s perspective In order to better understand the experiences and views of patients affected by psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis, a survey of almost 5,000 patients was conducted on four continents worldwide.One focus…
View Post 18 min This content is machine translated Hidradenitis suppurativa/acne inversa Challenges of outpatient care The disease hidradenitis suppurativa/acne inversa was first mentioned in 1839 with superficial abscesses on the axillary, submammary and perianal regions. To date, the disease has had various names: Perifolliculitis capitis… CME-Test
View Post 6 min 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…
