This content is machine translated Xerosis cutis in older people Basic care with hydrophilic and lipophilic ingredients In many countries, xerosis cutis is the most common dermatological problem in the geriatric population. Especially when xerosis cutis is associated with pruritus, this leads to a considerable reduction in…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Chronic itching Non-trivial – despite proven and new system therapies Chronic pruritus can occur at any age and affect different groups of patients. A guideline-based approach is advisable in order to determine the cause and provide the best possible treatment…
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 4 min This content is machine translated Comorbidity Research Psoriasis as a systemic disease – study findings on comorbid depression Psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis (PsoA) often have a significant impact on the daily life and quality of life of those affected. The prevalence of mental health comorbidities is increased, with…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Atopic dermatitis Topical calcineurin inhibitors: Facts and myths Calcineurin inhibitors can be used in atopic dermatitis as monotherapy or combined with topical corticosteroids. Tacrolimus and pimecrolimus do not cause skin atrophy even with long-term use. Which treatment regimen…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Chronic pruritus Pruritus in internal diseases As a symptom of many dermatologic but also internal diseases, chronic pruritus poses a challenge to dermatologists and primary care providers alike. About diagnosis and therapy of this common disease.
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Mechanisms and therapies Pruritus and the psyche Pruritus is not only a sensory sensation, but is also intertwined with affective and cognitive aspects. Psychological processes such as stress can manifest cutaneously. Therefore, psychological clarification and therapy are…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Pruritus Itchy dermatoses of the scalp Eczema of the scalp can be atopic, irritant-toxic or contact allergic in nature. One of the unpleasant effects of such diseases is pruritus. A review of common itchy scalp dermatoses.
View Post 10 min This content is machine translated Pruritus - How to treat? The recommendations of the new AWMF guideline chronic pruritus In order to treat pruritus adequately, the cause of the itching should be known. The clinical pruritus classification of the International Forum for the Study of Itch (IFSI) distinguishes three…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Pruritus New developments and treatment methods against itching The point prevalence of chronic pruritus is approximately 13.5% in the general population and 16.8% in the working population. The incidence is approximately 7% per year. As a result of…
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated Concomitant symptoms of cancer therapy What is the risk of xerosis? Many targeted cancer treatments promote the development of dry skin, called xeroderma or xerosis cutis. A meta-analysis now shows how high the incidence and relative risk actually are.
