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 "Atopic Dermatitis Patient Satisfaction and Unmet Need Survey." Patient satisfaction and care situation in atopic dermatitis. A research team collected data in ten countries to evaluate the benefits of current and previous treatment strategies for atopic dermatitis. The results should contribute to an improvement in “disease…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Prurigo nodularis When excruciating itching proves to be persistent – what helps? Chronic prurigo is characterized by an “itch-scratch cycle” and is often associated with high levels of distress. The International Forum for the Study of Itch (IFSI) suggests a stage-adapted multimodal…
View Post 16 min This content is machine translated Moderate to severe atopic dermatitis Changing therapeutic landscape – broad arsenal of treatment options New therapies in the form of specific antibodies and “small molecules” have ushered in a new era. Biologics intervene in the inflammatory process of atopic dermatitis by targeting individual cytokines.… CME-Test
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Moderate to severe atopic dermatitis Itching is an immense stress factor Numerous studies show that moderate or severe atopic dermatitis, if inadequately controlled symptomatically, results in a significant “burden of disease” and can have a negative impact on the lives of…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Atopic dermatitis Modern systems therapeutics specifically regulate the excessive immune response The therapeutic landscape for patients with moderate to severe atopic dermatitis is changing. In the multifactorial pathogenesis of this chronic recurrent dermatosis, an impaired immune response plays a central role.…
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 6 min This content is machine translated Atopic dermatitis How modern systems therapies relieve itching The spectrum of systemic agents approved for the treatment of moderate to severe atopic dermatitis has recently expanded, so that there is now a choice of several biologics and Janus…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Chronic spontaneous urticaria When antihistamines are not enough – ligelizumab soon available in addition to omalizumab? The biologic omalizumab has empirically well-documented efficacy and safety and is considered the treatment of choice in international guidelines for cases of chronic spontaneous urticaria with inadequate response to antihistamines.…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Case series Chronic prurigo in atopic patients: successful treatment with dupilumab. A case series of patients with prurigo was published in the journal Acta Dermato Venerologica. After multiple unsuccessful previous therapies, the use of dupilumab resulted in a significant improvement in…
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…
