This content is machine translated Case Report Successful treatment of an acute GPP flare-up Generalized pustular psoriasis (GPP) is a neutrophilic, inflammatory skin disease with a potentially life-threatening course. Recent findings on immunopathogenesis indicate that the group of interleukin (IL)-36 cytokines are central drivers…
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated Severe asthma and psoriasis Biologics combination leads to success Biologics are now established treatment options, particularly for severe courses of the disease. However, there is little data on the the efficacy and safety of simultaneous administration of several biologics…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Varicella zoster virus Adjuvanted subunit vaccine offers long-lasting protection The results of ZOSTER-049 – an extension of two Phase III clinical trials – show that the adjuvanted recombinant zoster vaccine (RZV) can provide protection against shingles for a decade…
View Post 12 min This content is machine translated Compression Lymphoedema and chronic wounds Lymphoedema is a chronic inflammatory disease of the interstitium as a result of primary (congenital) or secondary (acquired) damage to the lymphatic drainage system, which is characterized by inflammation, increased… CME-Test
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 3 min This content is machine translated Journal Club How hyaluronic acid fillers stimulate collagen production Age-related loss of collagen impairs the integrity of the skin’s extracellular matrix. Dermal fillers made from hyaluronic acid are considered the gold standard for smoothing wrinkles and restoring volume to…
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 6 min This content is machine translated Scabies in infants and children Combine permethrin and check alternative if therapy fails Although an increasing development of resistance to permethrin has been reported in recent years, this topical therapeutic agent is still the first choice for the treatment of common scabies due…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Darier's disease Innovative analysis method provides new insights into the skin microbiome Links between dermal dysbiosis and skin diseases have been the subject of intensive research for several years. A research team involving the Technical University of Munich recently succeeded in using…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Cutaneous lupus erythematosus (CLE) Assessment and outlook An overview article published in 2023 summarizes current and potential future treatment strategies for CLE. It remains to be seen whether further progress in researching the pathogenetic relationships will bring…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Lichen planus mucosae Thinking outside the box Oral lichen planus is the most common oral mucosal disease. The therapy aims to prevent inflammation and pain. Since 2011, there has been an interdisciplinary stomatology consultation at Inselspital Bern,…
