Opalování a vitamin D - příběh stále nekončí

doc. MUDr. Karel Ettler, CSc.

Dermatol. praxi. 2014;8(2):43  

Therapeutic use of mineral water in dermatology

MUDr.Kateřina Macháčková;

Dermatol. praxi. 2014;8(2):46-48  

Treatment of natural healing resources (balneotherapy) is a centuries-proven, effective and safe treatment method. From a historical perspective, it is considered as the building blocks of clinical medicine. Mineral water is defined by mineralization, chemical composition, pH, temperature at seepage, isotonic and bacteriological purity which determine their use in specific clinical units. In dermatology, we use mainly anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, anti-parasitic, antipruritic, keratolytic, moisturizing and vasodilatory effects of mineral water. It is necessary to follow the minimum of applications to persuasive effect of spa treatment. With...

Diagnostic and treatment recommendations for pemphigus

doc.MUDr.Hana Jedličková, Ph.D.

Dermatol. praxi. 2014;8(2):49-52  

Pemphigus vulgaris is one of the most serious autoimmune dermatoses. The success of treatment depends on accurate diagnosis and choice of immunosuppressive drugs with minimal side effects. Current therapies are based on the recommendations prepared by the European Recommendations of the European Dermatology Forum (EDF). dapsone, immunoadsorption.

Infections caused by herpetic viruses Herpes simplex and Varicella zoster and their treatment

MUDr.Hana Roháčová, Ph.D.

Dermatol. praxi. 2014;8(2):53-56  

The article focuses on infections caused by the herpetic viruses herpes simplex and varicella zoster, which can cause infectious illness in infancy as well as be the source of health problems in those of advanced years. While acute primary infection caused by type 1 herpes simplex usually develops asymptomatically, type 2 herpes simplex does so less often and acute primary infection caused by the varicella zoster virus is almost always accompanied by clinical symptoms, i.e. those of chickenpox. The typical characteristic of herpetic viruses after acute primary infection is their life-long presence in the body. This presence is most often symptom...

Changes of hair in the course of ageing

MUDr.Eva Dogoši

Dermatol. praxi. 2014;8(2):57-59  

Colour and density of hair is changing in the course of ageing. With regard to esthetic value this (frequently physiological) changes have an influence on psychological well-being. The aim of this article is to describe basic processes – hair greying and falling down and their therapy.

Atopic eczema from the perspective of an allergist

MUDr.Martin Fuchs

Dermatol. praxi. 2014;8(2):60-65  

Allergist should be an integral part of a comprehensive care for atopic eczema. Allergist should prioritize the detection of potential and right triggers. There are plenty of diagnostic procedures, but the interpretation of results is difficult. The treatment success often necessarily includes a therapeutic trial, for example the elimination diet, a variety of immunointerventions or even the specific immunotherapy by etiologically relevant aeroallergens.

Anaphylactic reaction

MUDr.Jaroslava Braunová, Ph.D.

Dermatol. praxi. 2014;8(2):66-67  

The article discusses the definition of an allergy and anaphylaxis and gives a summary of the most common causes of these reactions. It is focused on the treatment of anaphylactic reactions and possible risks associated with it.

Vaginal candidiasis - current possibilities of diagnosis and treatment

doc.MUDr.Peter Koliba, CSc.

Dermatol. praxi. 2014;8(2):68-70  

Review article on the issue of vaginal candidiasis (VC) in women. Problems with discharge caused by yeast vaginitis in women are the most common reasons for visits to gynecological clinic. VC is manifested typical clinical symptoms (genital itching, runny or curdy, local redness, swelling and rhagades). Some factors significantly increase the risk of candidiasis, such as stress, fatigue, pregnancy, diabetes, obesity, antibiotic and corticosteroid treatment, but sometimes also use hormonal contraception. VC disease is often recurrent. The author gives a description of disease, risk factors, symptoms, and an overview of current treatment options...

Axillary web syndrome

MUDr.Martina Lazecká, MUDr.Eva Jašková

Dermatol. praxi. 2014;8(2):71-73  

Axillary web syndrome (AWS) is a relatively common disease of lymphatic vessels, which is usually preceded by surgery in the axilla. The article provides a description of the clinical status as well as diagnostics and theraphy options. We present an AWS patient with unclear causes.

Treating onychomycosis with laser

MUDr.Alexandra Novotná, MUDr.Terézia Kuklicová

Dermatol. praxi. 2014;8(2):74-75  

Laser treatment of onychomycosis is the latest alternative to drug therapy, which is costly and places demands on the patient’s organism. The paper describes the standards of treatment and early results of treatment of patients treated in our clinic.

The illegal break of the obligatory secrecy - the present problem of Czech health service

Mgr.Markéta Zajíčková

Dermatol. praxi. 2014;8(2):79-80  

The following article briefly brings to mind the history of medical secret and the obligatory secrecy of health specialist in the Czech Republic. The text describes real situation of frequent break of the law applying to obligatory secrecy, the opinions of lawyers, and the suggestion of a possible soltion.

Kontaktní ekzém vyvolaný přípravkem obsahujícím skořicový olej

doc. MUDr. Eliška Dastychová, CSc.

Dermatol. praxi. 2014;8(2):77-78  

Zpráva ze 72. mítinku Americké akademie dermatologie (AAD) v Denveru ve dnech 21.-25. 3. 2014

doc. MUDr. Karel Ettler, CSc.

Dermatol. praxi. 2014;8(2):81-82