Slovo úvodem

MUDr. Lucie Růžičková-Jarešová

Dermatol. praxi. 2009;3(2):55  

Genodermatoses in infancy

MUDr. Štěpánka Čapková

Dermatol. praxi. 2009;3(2):58-62  

The author presents a selection of some serious skin diseases of newborns and infants which have a genetic background and require a special neonatologist and paediatrician approach, genetic examination, and a long-term surveillance by a paediatric dermatologist. The paper mainly deals with the group of ichthyoses and congenital bullous diseases.

Comorbidities in psoriasis - a new perspective of an old disease

doc. MUDr. Vladimír Vašků, CSc

Dermatol. praxi. 2009;3(2):63-66  

Psoriasis is multifactorial disease with manifestation on genetic background. The manifestation under provoking factors is the result of many genes. There are some possible associations between psoriasis and comorbid conditions in this way. Psoriasis is driven by immune mechanisms with important role of activated T lymphocytes and some factors of non specific immunity. Inflammation in psoriasis could be connected i. e. with some cardiovascular diseases. Especially in severe psoriasis effective systemic treatment is necessary. Biologicals are hopeful in this way.

Cellulite

MUDr. Dominika Diamantová

Dermatol. praxi. 2009;3(2):67-70  

Cellulite is a name for so-called orange peel syndrome. It manifests by thickening and roughening of the skin and subcutaneous connective tissue in the area of pelvis, hips, abdomen and upper limbs. This article summarizes etiology, classification, clinical picture and complex therapy.

Diseases of external genitalia in men

MUDr. Radim Strnadel

Dermatol. praxi. 2009;3(2):71-74  

Diseases of external genitalia can be divided into infectious and non-infectious. Infectious diseases are further specified by English terms STD and STI. Urethrities can have numerous causes. Gonorrhoea belongs among the most serious ones. Their treatment depends on thorough patient’s examination and as precise as possible specification of aetiology. Diagnosis of syphilis is based on clinical symptoms and results of laboratory investigations. Other STDs are sporadic in our country. Balanoposthites can have various aetiologies as well. Precanceroses and tumours of external genitalia are frequently linked with HPV infection. There are plenty...

New information of treatment of hemangiomas in children, differential diagnosis

MUDr. Renata Faberová, Ph.D, MUDr. Hana Bučková PhD, doc. MUDr. Jaroslav Procházka, CSc, MUDr. Marcela Charvátová

Dermatol. praxi. 2009;3(2):75-77  

In the submitted paper authors characterize hemangiomas in children, new accession to their therapy, differences from other vascular anomalies. They draw attention to the correct diagnosis and importance of angiogenesis, which has important part in hemangiomas pathogenesis, therapy, diagnosis, and hemangiomas prognosis.

Albright hereditary osteodystrophy

MUDr. Denisa Kacerovská, Ph.D, doc. MUDr. Dmitry V. Kazakov, Ph.D, Mgr. Jana Němcová, prof. MUDr. Michal Michal

Dermatol. praxi. 2009;3(2):78-82  

Osteoma cutis is the formation of normal bone in the skin. Primary osteoma cutis occurs de novo, whereas the secondary type develops in association with the underlying tumorous, inflammatory, or traumatic conditions. Primary osteomas may also be associated with Albright´s hereditary osteodystrophy (AHO), which includes hypoparathyroidismus (PHP) type Ia and Ic, and pseudopseudohypoparathyroidismus (PPHP). This review summarizes pathogenesis of PHP and emphasizes on clinical and histopathological findings in AHO. In addition, a case of osteoma cutis involving in a 4-year-old boy and his mother who had cutaneous, biochemical and histopathological features...

Cases of interest from clinical-pathological practice

MUDr. Zoltán Szép, PhD

Dermatol. praxi. 2009;3(2):89-91  

The author describes three rare dermatological nosological entities from his clinical-pathological practice. He highlights the diagnostic significance and contribution of biopsy examination in clinical dermatology and the need for close clinical-pathological correlation and cooperation.

A scabies epidemic combined with other infectious skin diseases

MUDr. Dáša Němcová, MUDr. Alexandra Mateřanková

Dermatol. praxi. 2009;3(2):91-92  

The paper presents practical procedures for managing larger and long-lasting scabies epidemics in closed communities complicated by other infectious diseases. The principles that need to be adhered to in order to stop the spread are generally well-known, however, it is always necessary to assess the particular situation on a case-by-case basis in the focus of infection and to determine the tactics and strategy of treatment. Team work is essential from the very beginning with the involvement of the health authorities relating to hygiene issues, appropriate health insurance companies, and the health authorities of the Regional Council being an essential...

Laser hair removal

MUDr. Kateřina Klauzová

Dermatol. praxi. 2009;3(2):83-88  

Unwanted hair is a major cosmetic problem. Many temporary hair removal or cosmetic cover-up exist, including shaving, bleaching, tweezing, wax epilation and chemical depilation. Only electrolysis by needle or tweezer has offered the potencial for permanent hair removal. But the technique is tedious and impractical for the treatment of large number of hair. Electrolysis by needle can produce the skin scars. Recently, a number of lasers and other light sources have been developed specifically to targred hair follicles (1). These devices offer the potential for rapid treatment of large areas and long-lasting hair removal with minimal risk of skin...

Liquid external dermatological drugs

MUDr. Lucie Růžičková-Jarešová

Dermatol. praxi. 2009;3(2):93-97  

The accessibility of skin diseases to local treatment has allowed for the development of a number of preparations and methods of their application to diseased skin. Extemporaneous prescription is still very popular with a good tradition even at present when numerous dermatological drugs manufactured pharmaceutically are available. Particular types of vehicles and the drugs contained in them will be dealt with in several parts. Their effect, indications, and prescriptions still used will be described in each chapter. At times, unfortunately, extemporaneous drugs are neglected since a readymade drug is immediately available at a pharmacy, which...

Kontaktní alergický ekzém/ kontaktně alergická dermatitida

MUDr. Alena Machovcová MBA

Dermatol. praxi. 2009;3(2):98-101  

Autodidaktický test 2/2009

Dermatol. praxi. 2009;3(2):102