Checklist identification of candidates for systemic therapy in adult patients with atopic dermatitis in Germany: A multicentre study.

Background: The German S2k guideline is the first to include a checklist that captures atopic dermatitis (AD) signs and symptoms as well as the lack of treatment response to identify patients eligible for systemic therapy.

Objectives: Identifying candidates for a start/switch of systemic therapy in adult AD patients in Germany by applying the S2k guideline's checklist.

Methods: In this German multicentre, cross-sectional, non-interventional study (German Clinical Trials Register number: DRKS00023296), adult patients with mild to severe AD were enrolled at dermatological outpatient clinics and offices between April and October 2021.

Relevance of contact sensitizations in occupational dermatitis patients with special focus on patch testing of workplace materials.

Background: Studies on patch testing with workplace materials and evaluation of current occupational relevance of positive patch test reactions are scarce in patients with occupational dermatitis (OD).

Objectives: To identify frequent sensitizations with occupational relevance and to determine the value of patch testing with workplace materials in OD patients.

Patients And Methods: Results and clinical data of 654 patients with suspected OD patch tested between 2013 and 2017 were analysed.

Health education decreases incidence of hand eczema in metal work apprentices: Results of a controlled intervention study.

Background: Metal work apprentices (MWAs) frequently develop work-related hand eczema (HE).

Objectives: To evaluate the effect of health education on incidence of work-related HE in MWAs and to assess confounding factors.

Materials/methods: In a prospective controlled intervention study, 131 MWAs received educational training on prevention of HE, whereas 172 MWAs and 118 office work apprentices served as controls.