This content is machine translated Treatment of vitiligo Focus on patient perspective and disease activity In vitiligo, hypopigmented or depigmented areas of skin occur as a result of an autoimmune disorder. The results of a large international survey confirm that vitiligo sufferers sometimes experience considerable...…
View Post 8 min This content is machine translated Chronic inducible urticaria What has stayed the same, what has changed? Over the past decades, significant progress has been made in understanding the pathogenesis of chronic inducible urticaria (CIndU). Provocation tests continue to play an important role in confirming the diagnosis....…
View Post 16 min This content is machine translated Blastic plasmacytoid dendritic cell neoplasia Rare malignancy from a dermatological perspective Blastic plasmacytoid dendritic cell neoplasia (BPDCN) is an aggressive hematologic malignancy originating from immature plasmacytoid dendritic cell (PDC) precursors. The initial manifestation of BPDCN often consists of cutaneous lesions. In...… CME-Test
View Post 8 min This content is machine translated Atopic dermatitis Implement the “minimal disease activity” concept Minimal disease activity (MDA) in atopic dermatitis (AD) is a concept that combines a treat-to-target therapeutic strategy with the principle of shared decision-making. The aim is to achieve a state...…
View Post 12 min This content is machine translated Atopic dermatitis Clinic, therapy and prevention in early childhood Atopic dermatitis is the most common chronic inflammatory skin disease in early childhood and is caused by a complex interaction of genetic and environmental factors. The quality of life of...… CME-Test
View Post 14 min This content is machine translated Prevention of skin cancer UV protection and skin cancer screening – Update 2025 The number of new cases of skin cancer has risen sharply in recent years. Melanomas are less common than basal cell and squamous cell carcinomas, but account for around 70%...… CME-Test
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Interview with Prof. Thomas Kündig (USZ) “If we control itching and eczema, a normal life is possible again” Atopic dermatitis (AD) continues to pose challenges for dermatology – not least due to its complex immunopathogenesis [1]. In this interview, Prof. Dr. med. Thomas Kündig, University Hospital Zurich, explains...…
View Post 8 min This content is machine translated Psoriasis and PsA Biologics, oral peptide and trivalent nanobody – current results and trends Top-line results are available for both Icotrokinra and Sonelokimab, which attest to the great therapeutic potential of these innovative drug candidates. However, there is also extremely interesting new evidence from...…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Wound management: clinical diagnostics Assessing the risk of infection – from the ABCDE to the TILI score Chronic wounds pose a challenge for both those affected and those treating them. The risk of bloodstream infections or sepsis is increased due to various factors. Early diagnosis of wound...…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Case Report Cutaneous myiasis caused by botfly larvae When the fly larvae penetrate and develop in the tissue, swelling, pain, redness and inflammation can occur in the affected areas. In some cases, the movements of the fly larvae...…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Study report: Hidradenitis suppurativa Comparison of rifampicin monotherapy with clindamycin/rifampicin combination In a recent study, the inflammatory correlates in patients with hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) were analyzed before and after oral antibiotic therapy. There is evidence that the efficacy of systemic antibiotics...…
