This content is machine translated Psoriasis Psoriatics are more often mentally ill That there is a positive correlation between psoriasis and depression has been known for some time. As a recent epidemiological study from Denmark shows, other mental disorders also have higher…
View Post 1 min This content is machine translated Mycosis fungoides PUVA treatment shows lasting effect That a low-dose therapy consisting of psoralen and UV-A irradiation (PUVA) not only leads to a short-term remission of the cutaneous lymphoma “Mycosis fungoides”, but also maintains this remission for…
View Post 14 min This content is machine translated Skin cancer screening Prevention as an important component of dermatological activity The dermatological societies emphasize the need for skin cancer prevention and it is increasingly also an issue on the health policy agenda. Identifying risk factors for melanoma and white skin…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Risk stratification Cave. Cardiometabolic comorbidities in psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. According to recent epidemiological data, there is evidence of increased cardiovascular risk in psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. In order to perform adequate primary and secondary prevention of cardiovascular diseases in…
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated Skin Cancer Prevention Irrational risk assessment by sunless tanning products? Sunless tanning products may contribute to riskier UV radiation exposure behaviors, according to a recent study from the Mannheim Public Health Institute.
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Collagenoses Systemic Scleroderma – Current Recommendations for Diagnosis and Therapy Early detection is critical for treatment options of this multisystem disease with cutaneous involvement. Raynaud’s attacks are often in early stages and should always be further evaluated. In addition to…
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated Dermatomycoses New test system is very economical and accurate in measurement As shown in this comparative study, the detection rate of the EUROArray Dermatomycosis Test is over 80% and can be increased up to 95% by combining it with direct microscopy.…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Acne vulgaris Use of antibiotics: Risk-Benefit Analysis Antibiotic resistance is an increasingly important problem with implications for indication and treatment duration. New active substances of the tetracycline class have a favorable side-effect profile and could in the…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Vasculitides Interdisciplinary clarification essential for differential diagnosis An update on practice recommendations for the management of vasculitis was presented at the 2019 American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting. An interdisciplinary vasculitis consultation is offered at the USZ.…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Actinic keratosis with field carcinogenesis Field-targeted therapies more effective At this year’s AAD, experts presented on the current evidence regarding therapy and prevention. Promising treatment approaches were presented and the importance of sun protection was reinforced.
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Atopic dermatitis Dupilumab not only reduces primary symptoms Comorbid psychological symptoms are common in atopic dermatitis and can have serious consequences. The IgG4 monoclonal antibody dupilumab led to significant symptom reduction in subpopulations of this patient population, resulting…
