Introduction: Non-melanoma skin cancer (NMSC) is a cause of significant morbidity and mortality in high-risk individuals. Total body photography (TBP) is currently used to monitor melanocytic lesions in patients with high risk for melanoma. The authors examined if three-dimensional (3D)-TBP could be useful for diagnosis of NMSC.
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June 2021
Background And Objectives: Patients with chronic urticaria are often unsatisfied with their treatment. We aimed to assess patient satisfaction, chronic urticaria control, treatment goals, self-treatment competence, knowledge, and factors influencing treatment satisfaction.
Patients And Methods: Eighty-seven adult patients with chronic urticaria who were previously insufficiently treated with oral antihistamines received guideline-based care for six months and completed questionnaires.
Background: In agricultural meat production, adding enzymes such as phytase to animal feed is widespread, but there is little awareness of the allergenic potential and health risks of these fungal enzymes.
Patients And Methods: We report on eight patients working in a plant producing phytase granulates. All patients complained about work-related rhinitis occurring within six months of the onset of exposure to phytase dust.