This content is machine translated Systemic treatment of psoriasis Patient-adapted choice of the appropriate biologic is crucial Selecting the appropriate treatment option among the multitude of available antipsoriatic agents is one of the greatest challenges today. Empirical studies show that the therapeutic response of different biologics varies…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Chronic inflammatory dermatoses Atopic dermatitis rarely comes alone – an update on important comorbidities. According to current understanding, atopic dermatitis is a T cell-mediated chronic inflammatory dermatosis, whereby the systemic inflammation may also affect extracutaneous body compartments. In addition to the comorbidity risks described…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Wound Management Silicone-containing wound dressings support pressure ulcer prophylaxis and therapy Prevention and treatment of pressure ulcers are important aspects of everyday medical practice. The use of adequate wound dressings is an essential component and should be criterion-driven. The use of…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Psoriasis therapy in pediatric patients. IL17A inhibitors effective and safe in childhood and adolescent psoriasis patients Children and adolescents with psoriasis are often significantly limited in their quality of life. There is a need for new treatment options for this patient population, especially for cases with…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Corona pandemic Skin symptoms in COVID-19 diseases – an overview. In light of recent events, the focus of the 5th Post-EADV Meeting was on implications of pandemic coronary disease for dermatologists. One of the presentations was dedicated to the topic…
View Post 9 min This content is machine translated Endoprosthesis infections Prosthesis changes would often be avoidable with a quick diagnosis Prosthetic infections are becoming more and more important due to an increasing number of primary prosthetics. The primary care physician is usually the first point of contact for patients when…
View Post 8 min This content is machine translated Surgical techniques Dermatosurgery of skin tumors for practice In view of the massive increase in skin cancer, dermatosurgery is also gaining in importance. Many skin cancer patients can be diagnosed and treated with biopsies and excisions in the… CME-Test
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated BVDD expert assessment Vaccination against SARS-CoV-2 during immunomodulatory therapy. What should be considered in patients with chronic inflammatory skin diseases on immunomodulatory or immunosuppressive therapy? The Professional Association of German Dermatologists (BVDD) has published practical recommendations on this subject.
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis (AGEP). Not just a T cell-mediated disease? Immunopathological studies have shown that not only T cells play a role in drug reactions, especially in AGEP, but also IL36 cytokines and other mediators are involved. These findings are…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Connective tissue diseases Early detection and treatment of localized scleroderma in children In progressive forms and extensive linear expression of the lesions, deformities and movement restrictions may occur if left untreated. Early diagnosis enables adequate treatment measures and sustainable long-term management. This…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Digital Health Technology Artificial Intelligence and “Big Data” – also a trend in dermatology Especially in the field of medical image recognition, artificial intelligence (AI) applications are widely developed, which is a very interesting application area for dermatology. For an adequate implementation of digital…
