This content is machine translated International Vitiligo Task Force Position paper on trends and current treatment options The consensus recommendations of the international Vitiligo Task Force were published in the Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology & Venereology in 2023. Corticosteroids and calcineurin inhibitors are still…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Journal Club New real-world data on light urticaria Light urticaria (urticaria solaris) is a rare photodermatosis whose diagnosis and treatment have not yet been standardized. The results of a long-term study were published in one of this year’s…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated "Antimicrobial stewardship" Recognize local wound infection and risk of systemic spread A local infection is one of the most common causes of delayed wound healing. The TILI score can be used to assess whether a local wound infection is present and…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Psoriasis in childhood and adolescence Diagnosis and treatment – a practice-oriented update As in adults, psoriasis is often associated with comorbidities in children and adolescents. The level of suffering is often high and psychosocial development can be affected. This makes a sustainable…
View Post 8 min This content is machine translated Treating psoriatic arthritis effectively Quantum leaps with room for improvement Several risk factors have now been identified which predispose to the development of joint involvement in the presence of psoriasis. Dermatologists play a key role in early detection. Adequate systemic…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Chronic wounds State-of-the-art wound management: pioneering innovations Personalized medicine and technological innovations are among the most important current trends in wound diagnostics and treatment. In the field of stage-appropriate wound care, tissue engineering and smart dressings, for…
View Post 27 min This content is machine translated Uveal melanoma Development of a CAR T-cell therapy for uveal melanoma T cells that are endowed with tumor specificity through the expression of a chimeric antigen recept or (CAR) are becoming increasingly important. They are already increasingly being used in adoptive… CME-Test
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Study report: Risk factors for hand eczema Population-based data provides valuable new insights A number of risk factors are known to be associated with hand eczema, but there are few population-level studies to date. Against this background, a research team in Finland conducted…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Cold plasma for chronic wounds Impressive evidence base of effects that promote wound healing Numerous clinical studies have shown that cold atmospheric pressure plasma has great potential for treating poorly healing and chronic wounds. It is an innovative method to accelerate wound healing. In…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Hidradenitis suppurativa Inflammatory disease with a massive impact on quality of life The skin changes that occur in hidradenitis suppurativa (HS), particularly in the intertriginous areas, can be very distressing for those affected. For some years now, research into the complex interrelationships…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Venous leg ulcer Evaluation of innovative therapy methods Ulcus cruris venosum is the most severe form of chronic venous insufficiency. Despite gold standard therapy using compression and phase-adapted hydroactive wound treatment, it is not uncommon for patients with…
