[Reflections on seborrheic scalp eczema and psoriasis capillitii in relation to intestinal mycoses].

Stool samples of patients suffering from seborrheic eczema of the scalp, psoriasis capitis, or seborrhiasis were investigated. All patients revealed pathological flora of the bowel to a high degree, predominantly pathogenic yeasts. Therapy of the intestine seems to be of good influence to the skin disease as well.

[Provocation of atopic dermatitis by intestinal candida mycosis].

We discuss atopic dermatitis in relation to candidamycosis of the intestine. In 11 out of 36 patients with atopic dermatitis, we found specific Candidin-IgE-antibodies. With all patients, candidamycosis of the stool samples was positive in culture.