This content is machine translated Seborrheic dermatitis Intensify and combine therapy depending on persistence In addition to antifungal shampoos for scalp infestations, topical preparations with keratolytic and anti-inflammatory properties are among the classic measures for seborrhoeic eczema. In adults and older children, products containing…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Combination preparation of valerian and lemon balm Children of primary school age also benefit from the calming effects Valerian (Valeriana officinalis L.) and lemon balm (Melissa officinalis L.) have synergistic effects when used in combination. In an observational study of over 900 schoolchildren, restlessness and sleep disorders were…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Case report: Pityriasis lichenoides Special form of Mucha-Habermann’s disease in childhood The acute variant of pityriasis lichenoides is known as pityriasis lichenoides et varioliformis acuta (PLEVA) alias Mucha-Habermann’s disease. Small blotchy papules form, particularly in the area of the trunk, which…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Rare diseases Niemann-Pick disease Lysosomal storage diseases are a heterogeneous group of genetic disorders that originate from dysfunction of lysosomal metabolic processes. Niemann-Pick disease is nowadays also referred to as ASMD (“Acid Sphingomeyelinase Deficiency”).…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Environmental influences and lung health High air pollution = small baby Women who are exposed to high levels of air pollution give birth to smaller babies. Conversely, women who live in greener areas give birth to larger babies, which could counteract…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Clarify and treat ADHD in practice The symptoms of ADHD vary depending on age and developmental stage. The psychostimulants available today to treat the disorder are characterized by high efficacy and are generally well tolerated. In…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Study Report Dupilumab in 6- to 11-year-old AD patients: Effects on skin barrier function Atopic dermatitis (AD) is one of the most common diseases in childhood and adolescence. An observational study evaluated the effects of dupilumab in a subpopulation of 6–11-year-old patients with moderate-to-severe…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Pediatric corner TREATkids registry in atopic dermatitis. The prevalence of atopic dermatitis (AD) has increased in recent decades, with children more commonly affected than adults. Even though the proportion of moderate to severe AD is comparatively low,…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Autism Spectrum Disorder A profound developmental disorder with individual therapy needs A reduced interest in social contact as well as a reduced understanding of social situations are the core symptoms of an autism spectrum disorder. This complex and multifaceted neurodevelopmental disorder…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Difficult to treat asthma in adolescents Adherence and self-management insufficient About 10% of adolescent asthmatics have difficult-to-treat asthma. Poor adherence is a key problem in this age group and is largely responsible for poor symptom control. Early multidisciplinary management and…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Clarify and treat ADHD in the family doctor’s office The symptoms of ADHD vary depending on age and developmental stage. Affected individuals have disturbances in various neuronal networks. The psychostimulants available today for the treatment of ADHD are characterized…
