This content is machine translated Surgical techniques Dermatosurgery – Skin tumors for the practice The majority of skin cancers can be diagnosed and treated with simple biopsies and excisions in the office. An overview of biopsies, simple excisions, incision guidance, defect closure, flap plasty…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Viral exanthema Selected viral exanthema in childhood. Distinct exanthem disorders occur, especially in childhood, and their etiology is unknown. The most common cause of exanthema is viral infections. The focus is on herpes viruses, enteroviruses and parvovirus…
View Post 9 min This content is machine translated Trends in cosmetics A critical view Cosmetic products are substances or mixtures for external use on the human body. The variety of products with surprising claims is large. A critical review is indicated.
View Post 11 min This content is machine translated Atrial fibrillation Current interventional therapy options Atrial fibrillation is the most common cardiac arrhythmia in the Western world. Interventional treatment shows promising results. A key role is played by pulmonary vein isolation (PVI). Furthermore, there are…
View Post 10 min This content is machine translated Atopic dermatitis Non-drug therapeutic approaches outside alternative medicine The use of basic therapy, UV therapy, skin disinfection and other measures can alleviate existing neurodermatitis. Glucose restriction, fish oil administration and other measures remain without therapeutic benefit in neurodermatitis…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Tic disorders in childhood and adolescence Psychoeducation alone can help many Tic disorders are common chronic conditions of childhood. The course is favorable in most cases. Psychoeducation leads to significant relief. Treatment is indicated for more severe tics or noticeable psychosocial…
View Post 9 min This content is machine translated Differential diagnosis of dyspnea Principles of clarification in the outpatient setting Dyspnea is a common symptom with a broad differential diagnosis. Further instrumental examinations should be planned based on the history and clinic. Knowledge of the exact mechanism is the basis…
View Post 9 min This content is machine translated Autism spectrum disorders in childhood and adolescence. Role of primary care physicians and pediatricians in early intervention. Family physicians and pediatricians have a central role in the early identification of the autism spectrum. You must refer children with clearly suspected autism spectrum disorder (ASD). This is because…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Atopic eczema Is prophylaxis possible? Prophylactic skin care from birth appears to be the most effective prophylactic measure for atopic eczema in at-risk infants. Breastfeeding, even if not exclusively, in the first 4-6 months has…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated ADHD Possibilities and limits of drug therapy Methylphenidate is an effective and safe agent in the treatment of ADHD. However, treatment should always be provided as part of a multimodal treatment plan.
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Heart related complaints Palpitations Palpitations are a common symptom and usually of harmless etiology. A targeted history taking together with the clinical examination and the resting ECG allow to decide which patients should be…