This content is machine translated Moderate to severe atopic dermatitis Changing therapeutic landscape – broad arsenal of treatment options New therapies in the form of specific antibodies and “small molecules” have ushered in a new era. Biologics intervene in the inflammatory process of atopic dermatitis by targeting individual cytokines.… CME-Test
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Pyoderma gangraenosum Extremely painful ulcerations with systemic inflammatory component Pyoderma gangraenosum is an immunologically induced wound, but the exact pathogenesis is not yet clear. The Paracelsus score is an important validated tool for the diagnosis of these extremely painful…
View Post 1 min This content is machine translated Case study from the clinic Atypical dermal melanocytosis In a pediatric patient, atypical dermal melanocytosis led to the diagnosis of mucopolysaccharidosis type II, also known as “Hunter’s disease.”
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated TISSUE ENGINEERING 3D skin models – a forward-looking technology Models of human skin produced by 3D bioprinting have already found their way into medical research. However, further research efforts are needed to open up this technological achievement for immediate…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Guselkumab in psoriatic arthritis Early response predicted Recent analyses of a heterogeneous group of patients with active psoriatic arthritis (PsA) show that early treatment response with respect to skin psoriasis and enthesitis is a predictor of sustained…
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated Comorbidity Research Depression screening in psoriasis patients. For a cohort study, over 500 adult psoriasis outpatients were screened for depressive symptoms. Despite a low median PASI, the cut-off value for depression was exceeded in almost one in…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Aesthetic dermatology: Botulinum toxin A Harmonize facial features gently and effectively Botulinum toxin A is highly valued in aesthetic dermatology for the correction of mimic wrinkles. The upper third of the face is a classic indication for Botox treatments. However, other…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Metastatic basal cell carcinoma Individualized treatment strategy using hedgehog inhibitors. Targeted therapy with hedgehog inhibitors is available for the treatment of locally advanced or metastatic basal cell carcinoma. Patients who initially show a good response but develop secondary resistance during…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Wound treatment with cold plasma Disinfection, anti-inflammation and regeneration In recent years, cold atmospheric plasma has been successfully used for wound treatment. The cold plasma can be applied painlessly to wounds with a pen. Studies show antimicrobial effects and…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated AI-assisted skin cancer detection Deep learning algorithm to accelerate dermatopathology assessment. AI-based algorithms have the potential to support dermatopathology diagnosis making in the future. Currently, many research efforts are underway in this regard. Among other things, a deep learning algorithm was…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Chronic prurigo Proven and new therapeutic approaches put to the test Nowadays, chronic prurigo is defined as a disease in its own right. Prurigo nodularis in particular is very distressing for those affected. Local therapies are not effective in all patients,…
