This content is machine translated Long-term management of psoriasis Biologics have improved the supply situation Psoriasis registries and care studies are an important source of data for evidence-based systems therapy. Convincing long-term data are now available, particularly for the anti-IL-17 and anti-IL-23 antibodies. These have also…
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated Comorbidity Research Chronic urticaria: increased prevalence of mental disorders. According to a secondary analysis, almost one in three patients with chronic urticaria suffers from at least one mental disorder. Sleep-wake cycle impairments are most common, followed by anxiety disorders…
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated Neoadjuvant treatment with T-VEC Preoperative immunotherapy improves prognosis in metastatic melanoma In a study involving dermatologists from the University Hospital Zurich, preoperative immunotherapy was shown to increase the likelihood of survival and a longer recurrence-free interval in melanoma patients. For patients,…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Rosacea: new S2k guideline Phenotype-based classification for diagnostics and therapy Rosacea is perceived as bothersome by patients and can lead to stigmatization. The newly published S2k guideline explains the symptom-oriented classification according to phenotypes, explains how rosacea is differentiated from…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Atopic eczema Consistent basic care according to the soak-and-seal principle Regularly administered basic care is an important guideline-based component of treatment, regardless of the severity of atopic dermatitis. In addition to regenerating the disturbed barrier function of the skin, xerosis…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Study report: Online survey Molecular diagnostics in dermatology In the age of personalized medicine, molecular diagnostics is also becoming increasingly important in dermatology. In a cross-sectional study published in the JDDG, their use in the areas of oncological,…
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated Chronic nodular prurigo Pruriginous lesional skin exhibits specific DNA methylation signature The question of which mechanisms contribute to the chronification of pruritus in chronic nodular prurigo is the subject of current research. It is hoped that new insights will be gained…
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated Blood-based analytics: clinical application “Liquid biopsy” in malignant melanoma As a biomarker for monitoring the progression of tumor diseases, the detection of tumor cell DNA in blood using next-generation sequencing (“liquid biopsy”) is becoming increasingly important. This also applies…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Comorbidity Research Psychosocial impact of rosacea Rosacea can have a significant impact on the psychological well-being of sufferers. “Awareness” of the psychological dimension of this dermatosis and of the multiple treatment options is important to improve…
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated Moderate to severe atopic dermatitis “Flares” affect the quality of life Current empirical data underscore the high “burden of disease” in patients with inadequately controlled atopic dermatitis and indicate that there remains a need for highly effective and subgroup-specific systemic therapies.
View Post 12 min This content is machine translated Telemedicine Teledermatology in practice In the Swiss healthcare system, telemedicine has been an important tool in acute medical care for 20 years. For acute and general health concerns, digital offerings are the first port… CME-Test
