This content is machine translated Atopic dermatitis as a door opener for an atopic cascade? AD trajectories: Summary of current findings Epidemiologic analyses and longitudinal studies show that the majority of infants affected by AD are symptom-free as adults, but in some, AD persists into adulthood. This is associated with an...…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Acute otitis media: self-limiting course vs. "red flags" In which cases are antibiotics necessary? Otoscopic evaluation of the eardrum is crucial to diagnose acute otitis media. This is a very common and usually self-limiting infection in children. The quintessence of current guideline recommendations is...…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Vector-borne infections with skin manifestations Arboviruses and leishmaniasis in Europe The incidence of infectious diseases, which originally occurred mainly in subtropical and tropical regions, is changing due to conditions that favor the proliferation of microorganisms, with a trend towards a...…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Multimorbidity and functional capacity in old age Clarify individual health status and reduce risks The term “frailty” describes the state of increased vulnerability to an unfavorable health outcome and includes, among other things, falls, acute confusion (delirium) and restrictions in functional skills relevant to...…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Hepatitis B prophylaxis Vaccination protection for healthcare staff with patient contact – an update Hepatitis B is one of the most common occupational diseases among healthcare professionals. Targeted prophylaxis is only possible through effective immunization. All healthcare workers with direct patient contact should be...…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Chronic urticaria: new treatment alternatives in sight If antihistamines are not sufficient and IgE levels are low Chronic urticaria often leads to a high level of suffering, but new treatment options are on the way – a lot has happened since the publication of the current S3...…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Chronic hand eczema Occupational health aspects and modern therapy management Hand eczema is caused by a complex interaction of genetics, environment and immunological dysregulation. Cumulative exposure to irritants is a major driver of occupational hand eczema. Accordingly, a medical history...…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Psoriasis: therapy with biologics and TYK-2-i Progress assessments based on current long-term and real-world data A broad spectrum of systemic agents is now available for the treatment of moderate to severe psoriasis. At this year’s DDG congress “Dermatology compact + practical”, various studies were presented...…
View Post 11 min This content is machine translated Type 2 diabetes: cardiovascular risk reduction is realistic Modern active ingredients and lifestyle – every step counts Although diabetics have an increased risk of developing cardiovascular diseases such as myocardial infarction, heart failure or stroke, scientific data suggests that protective effects can be achieved through the best...…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Lichen sclerosus Interim analysis of a new register So far, 60 patients1 with lichen sclerosus were included in the registry launched in Germany. The mean age of the included patients is 54 years 2. An interim assessment shows...…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Trichophyton indotineae Terbinafine-resistant dermatophytoses are on the rise in Central Europe Trichophyton indotineae (T. indotineae) often causes persistent, recurrent skin infections and is spreading worldwide. The fact that the number of cases has also increased in Central Europe in recent years...…
