This content is machine translated Congress European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, Munich, Germany News on the pathogenesis and therapy of chronic urticaria Although chronic urticaria is not considered an allergic disease, IgE antibodies play an important role. Anti-IgE therapy with omalizumab is repositioned in the updated international guideline. Also, why not all…
View Post 8 min This content is machine translated Skin care and age “Retinol remains the gold standard among anti-aging agents” How does our skin age and how effective are anti-aging products? Does the advertising live up to its promise? Tatjana Pavicic, MD, an expert in this field, provides information and…
View Post 8 min This content is machine translated Cutaneous tumors in childhood Infantile hemangiomas Hemangiomas are the most common tumors of children’s skin. Spontaneous remission is often seen. However, in special cases – such as impending functional complications, ulceration, or permanent cosmetic damage –…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated New recommendations Expert consensus on the use of fillers The use of fillers in aesthetic treatments is increasing worldwide. A new consensus provides tips on managing adverse effects and complications. Which “red flags” should you be aware of?
View Post 10 min This content is machine translated Warts Diverse treatment options at a glance Skin lesions caused by HPV viruses are usually benign lesions that manifest cutaneously or mucocutaneously. The risk of infection is high. Mechanisms of action include tissue destruction by physical or…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Thermal injuries Frostbite on hands and feet Frostbite is thermal injury that occurs when tissue is exposed to low temperatures for a prolonged period of time. The resulting tissue damage can be so severe that amputation becomes…
View Post 9 min This content is machine translated Inflammatory skin changes The chronic hand eczema Chronic hand eczema persists for more than three months and is considered a socially relevant condition. Risk factors include atopic skin diathesis and genetic predisposition. What forms are there and…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Interdisciplinary Symposium "Brain and Skin", Bern It’s the brain that itches, not the skin The role of functional magnetic resonance imaging in itch research was presented by Simon Müller, MD, Senior Physician Dermatology Clinic, University Hospital Basel. He gave an overview of interdisciplinary itch…
View Post 8 min This content is machine translated Prophylactic treatment with botulinum toxin Role of BTX in wrinkle prevention Question: What is the effect of botulinum toxin (BTX) when used prophylactically?
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Allergo Update 2018, Cologne Biologics create new therapeutic perspectives Atopic dermatitis (AD) is considered complex, is allergen-mediated in most patients, and is associated with many comorbidities. Increasing knowledge of key inflammatory mediators has paved the way for new biologics…
View Post 11 min This content is machine translated Vitiligo Causes, clinic and therapy Vitiligo is an acquired pigment disorder which leads to a circumscribed loss of pigment due to destruction of the melanocytes. About 1% (0.5-2%) of the world’s population is affected by…
