Psoriasis im JDDG

Background and objectives Patients with cutaneous lymphomas (CL) are at an increased risk of developing secondary malignancies. This study aimed to assess the frequency of association between CL and Kaposi sarcoma (KS) and to identify factors that may promote the co-occurrence of these two diseases.Patients and methods On January 25, 2024, we conducted a systematic search of four electronic medical databases to identify all published cases of KS associated with CL. The clinical course and outcom

Background and objectives Mucosal lichen planus (LP) is a chronic inflammatory disease. The patient's journey can be arduous as diagnosis and therapy are challenging.Patients and methods In this cross-sectional study, a wide range of characteristics of the patient's journey were assessed and evaluated from a total of 72 patients with mucosal LP who were treated in the dermatology departments of six German university medical centers between 02/2022 and 07/2023.Results On average, 18.1 months elap

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The vulva is a periorificial skin area and as such represents a transitional zone with unique functional and physiological characteristics. Knowledge of its anatomy is limited among both the general population and healthcare professionals, and unrealistic expectations of normal proportions are common. Ignorance of anatomical variations can cause unnecessary anxiety. In Germany, specialists in gynecology and obstetrics most commonly treat neoplastic vulvar dermatoses, while chronic inflammatory d

Background and objectives Psoriasis vulgaris is a common chronic inflammatory skin disease, associated with multiple cardiovascular comorbidities, which can ultimately lead to increased mortality. Dermatological rehabilitation programs represent an additional therapeutic option in patients with psoriasis besides the classical outpatient or inpatient management. This study aimed to investigate the impact of dermatological rehabilitation on cardiovascular risk factors, cardiorespiratory fitness an

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Background and objectives Up to 30% of psoriasis (PsO) is clinically associated with psoriatic arthritis (PsA). A large proportion of new onset of PsA is diagnosed at a later stage, despite the necessity of early effective treatment to prevent structural damage. This study aimed to identify the routine screening practices used for PsA in patients with PsO.Patients and methods This non-interventional, prospective, epidemiological, cross-sectional study conducted in Germany focuses on screening ac

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Background and objectives De-escalation strategies of biologics in psoriasis treatment are widespread in clinical practice. Dose spacing consists of de-escalating the time range between biological drug injections.Patients and methods Major objectives were: to describe trends in mean PASI, PASI 100, 90, and ≤ 1 from baseline to 12 months after dose spacing, provide drug survival analysis of dose-spaced regimens, and concurrently describe phenotypic characteristics related to the selection of pati

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Background and objectives Generalized pustular psoriasis (GPP) is a rare, chronic, potentially life-threatening skin disease. We aimed to establish criteria to accurately approximate GPP prevalence in Germany.Methods A retrospective analysis of the WIG2 health claims database (1/1/2016-31/12/2020) was conducted. Patients aged ≥ 12 years continuously enrolled in their statutory health insurance with one inpatient or confirmed outpatient diagnosis code for GPP (International Classification of Dise

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Vaccination is a fundamental principle of preventive health care. Administration of the vaccine, which contains the antigen(s) of a pathogen, activates the immune system and provides protection against infection. The immunogenicity and allergenicity of a vaccine may lead to various adverse reactions, depending on the responsiveness and susceptibility of the vaccinated individual. Cutaneous adverse events are among the most common and can manifest as various local or generalized vaccination react

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