This content is machine translated Chronic Pruritus in Renal, Hepatic, and Biliary Tract Diseases Pooled Expertise for Targeted Evaluation and Treatment According to the International Forum for the Study of Itch (IFSI), chronic pruritus can be classified into three categories. The etiological classification of pruritus on primarily non-lesional (IFSI II) skin...…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Chronic pruritus: “Tour d'horizon” Focus on new anti-inflammatory therapeutic approaches Chronic pruritus is associated with considerable suffering and can occur both as part of classic dermatoses and as a leading symptom of many internal diseases. In chronic prurigo, long-lasting itching...…
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 7 min This content is machine translated Geriatric dermatology Chronic pruritus in the elderly Pruritus is a common problem in the elderly, which can occur not only in the context of dermatoses, but also as a secondary symptom of other diseases. Aging skin is…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Diagnosis and therapy of chronic pruritus When itching becomes chronic, body and soul suffer – what does the new guideline say? Chronic pruritus is a multidisciplinary leading symptom associated with a high disease burden and great suffering. The updated S2k guideline provides detailed treatment recommendations for specific forms and manifestations of…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Chronic pruritus Management of intractable pruritus – new therapeutic options available soon? Persistent itching is very stressful for those affected and can lead to enormous suffering. A careful diagnostic clarification of chronic pruritus is the basis for a goal-oriented treatment. It remains…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Lymphomas What the family doctor needs to know At the SGIM Great Update in Interlaken, the most common problems and challenges that a family physician encounters when dealing with patients suffering from lymphoma were discussed. The only difficulty…
