This content is machine translated Allergic contact dermatitis in Europe “The psychological component of the disease is often underestimated” In an interview with DERMATOLOGIE PRAXIS, Prof. Dr. med. Peter Elsner, Director of the Clinic for Dermatological Diseases at the University Hospital Jena, provides information on the epidemiology of allergic…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Memories of an allergist What do pizza, Guetzli and a turkey with garnish have in common? Case history: The 49-year-old, non-atopic patient (no pollinosis, asthma or other allergies) had three episodes of allergic reactions within six months, all related to food intake, without concomitant physical exertion…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Which diagnosis is most likely? Shooting nodules on the scalp Case report: Mother presents with her 24-month-old boy. This one suffers since the sixth month of life from strongly itching nodules on the scalp and partly also on other parts…
View Post 12 min This content is machine translated Pruritus in old age Multidisciplinary approach makes sense and is worthwhile Itching massively affects quality of life and sleep and can thus lead to secondary problems such as lack of sleep, fatigue, depression, reduction of general condition and also cardiovascular problems.…
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated Atopic dermatitis and pruritus in the elderly Motivate the patient to carry out the therapy carefully Two exciting dermatological topics that are highly relevant in daily practice are the focus of this issue: the patient-oriented treatment of atopic dermatitis and pruritus in old age.
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Early detection begins in the family doctor's office Melanocytic nevi and malignant melanoma Melanocytic nevi are the most common benign neoplasms in fair skin types. Their number is a risk indicator for the development of malignant melanoma, of which they may be precursors.…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Annual Swiss Psoriasis Day Thematic aspects of psoriasis in a new light At the Annual Swiss Psoriasis Day in Basel, the benefits of international and national psoriasis registries were discussed. Furthermore, the possibility of therapy optimization in severe and moderate plaque psoriasis…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Highlights from the 100th anniversary of the Dermatological Outpatient Clinic The sexually transmitted diseases in focus As part of the centenary of the Dermatological Outpatient Clinic, an STI Continuing Education Day of the Swiss Society of Dermatology and Venereology was held at the Triemli in November…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Medium deep and deep peeling “Chemical peels are inexpensive, highly effective and have few complications.” At the first Swiss Live-Workshop Chemical Peeling in Muttenz, the participants were taught the most important information, tips and tricks in the field of superficial, medium-depth and deep chemical peeling…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Diseases of the scalp “To some extent, follicular miniaturization is reversible”. In an interview with DERMATOLOGIE PRAXIS, Dr. med. Myriam Wyss Fopp, FMH specialist in dermatology, allergology and clinical immunology, Meilen, provides information about various trichological diseases associated with hair loss…
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated New section - Pediatric corner Acute nail loss Case report: A seven-year-old girl presents with the problem of sudden “brittle” nails, some of which come off completely without pain. The symptoms started four weeks ago on single fingernails,…
