This content is machine translated Rare and genetic skin diseases “Think out of the box” Rare diseases in Switzerland are defined by a prevalence of less than 1:2000**. There are over 1000 recognized rare skin diseases in dermatology. The “RareSkinCH” network connects reference centers and…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated IL-23-i for psoriasis Real-world studies with a focus on PROs Individual therapy goals are playing an increasingly important role in the modern, guideline-oriented treatment of psoriasis. In this context, real-world studies with biologics often not only record the reduction in…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated IL-17A inhibitors for nail psoriasis 1-year data from the PsoHo study The “Psoriasis Study of Health Outcomes” (PSoHO) is an international, prospective, non-interventional cohort study. In the meantime, new interim analyses have been published of study participants who had nail infestation…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Chronic pruritus: itch-scratch circle Hyperreactive intraepidermal nerve fibers Extensive scratching is known to trigger a cascade of mechanisms. An itch-scratch cycle not only impairs the barrier function of the epidermis, but also promotes neuroinflammation in the skin through…
View Post 13 min This content is machine translated Treatment of wounds The importance of nutrition for wound healing A diet rich in energy and substrates is crucial for effective wound healing. Older people are at particularly high risk of wound healing disorders as a result of malnutrition, meaning… CME-Test
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Study Report Severe hand eczema in particular leads to high psychological stress Hand eczema (HE) has a negative impact on the quality of life of those affected, as shown by various empirical studies. In a study published in 2023 in the Journal…
View Post 13 min This content is machine translated Treatment of wounds The importance of nutrition for wound healing A diet rich in energy and substrates is crucial for effective wound healing. Older people are at particularly high risk of wound healing disorders as a result of malnutrition, meaning… CME-Test
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Journal Club Skin cancer risk factors and risk scores – an update A review article published in the journal Cancer in 2024 discusses the current state of research on risk factors for the three most common types of skin cancer and highlights…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Case Report Successful treatment of an acute GPP flare-up Generalized pustular psoriasis (GPP) is a neutrophilic, inflammatory skin disease with a potentially life-threatening course. Recent findings on immunopathogenesis indicate that the group of interleukin (IL)-36 cytokines are central drivers…
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated Severe asthma and psoriasis Biologics combination leads to success Biologics are now established treatment options, particularly for severe courses of the disease. However, there is little data on the the efficacy and safety of simultaneous administration of several biologics…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Varicella zoster virus Adjuvanted subunit vaccine offers long-lasting protection The results of ZOSTER-049 – an extension of two Phase III clinical trials – show that the adjuvanted recombinant zoster vaccine (RZV) can provide protection against shingles for a decade…
