This content is machine translated Chronic hand eczema Changing therapy landscape – a lot is happening Inflamed, itchy and sometimes painful skin lesions on the hands can significantly impair quality of life. If chronic hand eczema proves to be refractory to topical treatment, systemic therapy is...…
View Post 9 min This content is machine translated Psoriasis in locations that are difficult to treat New study data on IL-23 inhibition When psoriasis manifests in palmoplantar and intertriginous regions or on the nails, this often poses a therapeutic challenge. Several recently presented analyses on the effects of anti-IL-23p19 antibodies currently approved...…
View Post 9 min This content is machine translated Rare diseases: Marfan syndrome Hereditary connective tissue disease with a vascular component Even though targeted genetic tests are now available, the diagnosis of Marfan syndrome is still mainly based on specific clinical criteria, in particular the revised Ghent classification. The broad phenotypic...…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Basic therapy for atopic dermatitis “Emollients plus” with bacterial lysates There are various indications in the specialist literature that the gram-negative, non-pathogenic bacterium Vitreoscilla filiformis (V. filiformis) has a beneficial effect on atopic skin. New findings confirm earlier reports of...…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Treatment concepts for psoriasis Offering customized therapy It is scientifically proven that it is worth discussing the pros and cons of different treatment options with patients. In general, shared decision making has a favorable effect on clinically...…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Postoperative infections Prophylactic benefits of negative pressure wound therapy Secondary wounds are exposed to a greater risk of infection due to delayed healing. Negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT ) systems are also widely used in Switzerland in various surgical...…
View Post 8 min This content is machine translated Hidradenitis suppurativa/acne inversa Relieving suffering and inflammation – how can this be achieved? Quite a few patients affected by hidradenitis suppurativa/acne inversa suffer from disease manifestations long before targeted therapeutic measures are taken. There are various reasons for this. One approach to tackling...…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated News on contact allergy and epicutaneous testing Current findings at a glance – Update 2025 Allergic contact dermatitis is based on type IV/late type sensitization. The selection of test allergens should be guided by the patient’s medical history. Nickel is still the most common trigger...… CME-Test
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Case Report KID syndrome – a rare ectodermal dysplasia Keratitis-ichthyosis-deafness syndrome (KID) is a very rare genodermatosis. The main symptoms include ichthyosiform scaling of the skin, hyperkeratosis of the palms, sensory deafness and keratitis. Typical complications are severe skin...…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Diabetic foot syndrome Simple parameters for the metabolic status The link between metabolic factors and diabetic foot (DF) is well recognized, but the impact of metabolic derailment on the chances of recovery is less well understood. Dr. Francesco Giangreco...…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Venous leg ulcer How can diagnostics and therapy be optimized? Ulcus cruris venosum (UCV) is the most severe form of chronic venous insufficiency and the quality of life of those affected is usually significantly impaired. In the updated s2k guideline...…
