[Midwives as influencers in skin care for newborns at risk of atopic diseases : Survey of midwives' current recommendations].

Introduction: The prevalence of atopic diseases remains high. Initial studies suggest that primary prevention with regular basic care may influence the incidence of atopic dermatitis in infants; however, data are unclear. Midwives play an important role in the care of women in the peripartum period and therefore also in providing advice on topics such as skin care, breastfeeding and nutrition of the newborn and young infant.

[Multidisciplinarity as the key to success : Cooperation between dermatology and rheumatology to optimize patient care].

Background: Treatment of patients with systemic autoimmune and/or autoinflammatory diseases (AI/AInf) often requires multidisciplinary collaboration of various medical specialties.

Objectives: We evaluated whether the establishment of a multidisciplinary board, which we termed rheuma board (RB), can contribute to optimization of care for patients with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) or other AI/AInf.

Materials And Methods: A total of 272 patients were included in the study.

High prevalence and little awareness in patients with chronic inflammatory skin diseases and genital involvement.

Background: Genital involvement in patients with chronic inflammatory skin diseases is frequent, yet insufficiently acknowledged.

Objective: To evaluate the prevalence of genital symptoms in psoriasis and chronic urticaria patients, effects on quality of life, physician-patient relations and disease management.

Patients And Methods: 100 patients with psoriasis and 100 with chronic urticaria from our outpatient clinic, as well as 50 healthy controls were included.

Epidemiology of urticaria in German children.

Background: To date, robust epidemiological metrics as well as data on comorbidity in pediatric urticaria are lacking. They form the basis for the design of efficient healthcare.

Methods: Retrospective study to analyze epidemiological data in pediatric urticaria.

Severe chronic spontaneous urticaria in children - treatment options according to the guidelines and beyond - a 10 years review.

Unlabelled: This is a retrospective study of 18 children with chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU), where standard therapies, including up-dosing of antihistamines and omalizumab, were unable to cure the disease and where alternative strategies with experimental and off-label medication had to be used.

Materials: Being aware that our questionnaire is validated only for elder children or adults, we utilized the UAS7 to monitor disease control with the help of the parents.

Results: The UAS7 score decreased from a mean of 25 to an average of 13 after 8 weeks of therapy in 13 patients.

Effective treatment of disseminated superficial actinic porokeratosis with chemical peels - customary treatment for a rare disease.

Disseminated superficial actinic porokeratosis (DSAP) is a rare dermatologic disorder of the epidermis. Often misdiagnosed as chronic UV-damage or actinic keratoses, patients are treated for years with different therapeutic options with little success. Current treatment options include imiquimod, ingenol mebutate, cryosurgery, photodynamic therapy and topical or systemic therapy with retinoids.

Extemporaneous formulations in Germany - relevance for everyday clinical practice.

Background: Extemporaneous formulations broaden the spectrum of therapeutic options for topical treatment in particular and thus improve patient care. The latest amendment to the Regulation on the Operation of Pharmacies issued in 2012 brought about changes in prescribing and manufacturing practices. The aim of the present study was to assess the relevance of extemporaneous formulations in everyday clinical practice.

The Urticaria Activity Score-Validity, Reliability, and Responsiveness.

Background: Chronic spontaneous urticaria is characterized by fluctuating symptoms. Its activity is assessed with the urticaria activity score (UAS). Two versions of the urticaria activity score used for 7 consecutive days (UAS7) are available: (1) The guideline-recommended UAS7, with once-daily documentation, and (2) the UAS7, with twice-daily documentation.

Psychometric Field Study of Hereditary Angioedema Quality of Life Questionnaire for Adults: HAE-QoL.

Background: Hereditary angioedema due to C1 inhibitor deficiency (C1-INH-HAE) may affect health-related quality of life (HRQoL). A specific HRQoL questionnaire for adult patients with C1-INH-HAE, the HAE-QoL, has recently been developed in Spain.

Objective: The objective of this study was to perform a cross-cultural validation and psychometric study of the HAE-QoL in an international setting.

High-Concentration Liquid Prednisolone Formula: Filling a Therapeutic Niche in Severe Acute Attacks of Urticaria and Angioedema.

Background/aims: According to current guidelines, the emergency kit for patients with severe urticaria and/or angioedema should include a corticosteroid with a prednisolone-equivalent of 50-100 mg. Since severe dysphagia may occur in anaphylaxis, liquid corticosteroids are advantageous. Presently, only liquid preparations with less than 100 mg prednisolone equivalent are available worldwide.