Atopická dermatitida

MUDr. Ján Lidaj

Dermatol. praxi. 2012;6(2):55  

Antimicrobial therapy in pediatric dermatology

MUDr.Jana Valíčková, MUDr.Hana Bučková, Ph.D.

Dermatol. praxi. 2012;6(2):58-63  

The article reviews antimicrobic therapy used in pediatric dermatology. Special indications and limitations of antiseptic, antibacterial, antifungal and antiviral treatment in childhood inclooding dosage recomendation are pointed out.

The position of phototherapy in the outpatient treatment of psoriasis

MUDr.Nina Benáková

Dermatol. praxi. 2012;6(2):64-67  

Phototherapy represents a standard part of modern dermatologic therapy. It is generally suitable for psoriasis and other photoresponsive dermatoses, where only the topical therapy is not sufficent to clear or control the disease. According to the frequency of use there si the NBUVB on the first place, PUVA on second, followed by the others UVB types, including the phototherapy with monochromatic excimer light emitted by laser or non-laser sources. Phototherapy represents an important modality with a good effectiveness/safety and compliance profile. Phototherapy will not loose its position – in light of recent psoriasis research in signal...

Year-round care of a child’s skin

MUDr.Stanislava Polášková

Dermatol. praxi. 2012;6(2):68-72  

The article deals with aspects of care of a child’s skin from the perspective of recent knowledge on the epidermal barrier and its function altered by various external factors (water, detergents, weather effects) and explores options for preventing skin damage and preserving and/or supporting complete functioning of the epidermal barrier.

Antibiotics in dermatology from the perspective of microbiologist

MUDr.Yvona Lovečková, Ph.D.

Dermatol. praxi. 2012;6(2):74-76  

Antimicrobial agents represent an important part of therapy for skin and sexually transmitted diseases. They allow us to treat the cause as determined by diagnosis and results of microbiological testing. If all necessary conditions are met, the therapy mostly results in significant clinical effects. The article summarizes aspects of antimicrobial therapy as viewed by a microbiologist.

Avène mineral water and its effect on healthy and diseased skin

MUDr.Jan Šternberský

Dermatol. praxi. 2012;6(2):77-80  

Avène thermal spring water (ATSW) has been shown to have numerous in vitro and in vivo beneficial effects on a wide range of skin conditions (atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, or acne). In addition, a reduction in adverse effects of PDT and photothermolysis has been demonstrated when these treatment methods are combined with the use of ATSW. ATSW reduces the rate of colonization with Staphylococcus aureus, which plays a significant role in maintaining the activity of a number of skin conditions, and also has a beneficial effect on decreasing inflammatory activity by affecting interleukin 8 levels. The use of ATSW as part of hydrotherapy is...

Vulvovaginal candidiasis

MUDr.Marie Košťálová, Ph.D.

Dermatol. praxi. 2012;6(2):81-84  

The article presents detailed characteristics of the cause of the disease, clinical symptoms, current diagnostic and therapeutical options. Differential diagnosis of dermatoses localised in vulvovaginal region is mentioned marginally.

Allergic contact cheilitis

MUDr.Iva Karlová

Dermatol. praxi. 2012;6(2):85-86  

Allergic contact cheilitis (ACC) is an inflammatory condition of the lips resulting from the development of contact sensitization to a specific substance (a specific allergen). Epicutaneous tests are the basic examination method used to diagnose contact sensitization. The author reports three cases of allergic contact cheilitis. Nickel contained in an orthodontic appliance was the cause of the disease in one case. In one case, allergic contact cheilitis resulted from applying propolis tincture and in one from using lip balm. In all the cases, sensitization was confirmed by positive epicutaneous tests and healing occurred after exposure to the...

Photoallergic dermatitis induced by fenofibrate

MUDr.Jan Šternberský, MUDr.Iva Karlová

Dermatol. praxi. 2012;6(2):87-89  

Photoallergic dermatitis is characterized by qualitatively altered skin sensitivity to sunlight. This alteration occurs as a result of a mutual interaction between sunlight and a specific photoallergen following an individual's previous sensitization. A photoallergen enters the body through contact with the skin, orally, or parenterally, and causes photosensitization. During exposure, a skin reaction characterized by erythematous plaques, not uncommonly with an eruption of papulovesicles, occurs in areas of the skin exposed to light. The paper presents a case of a 68-year-old female patient who developed photoallergic dermatitis due to a newly...

Patients' questions answered (Cooperation with the "Hojení 21" project)

Mgr.Markéta Koutná

Dermatol. praxi. 2012;6(2):103-105  

Wound healing using a phase method has been gaining its popularity in the Czech Republic for more than ten years. For better education of patients, the "Hojení 21" (Healing 21) project was established in 2005 on the initiative of the Czech Health Promotion Association and the Czech Wound Management Association. An online consultation service has been in operation for three years in which experts in wound healing answer patient questions. Statistical data are indicative of an interest of lay persons in the issue as well as the presence of systemic problems in health care services, resulting from a lack of specialized practices dealing with non-healing...

Neck rejuvenation

MUDr.Hana Zelenková, PhD.

Dermatol. praxi. 2012;6(2):90-92  

Neck rejuvenation is an important and complementary part of the treatment in aesthetic dermatology. Many methods are used, the before a treatment is necessary to consider monotherapy, or combination of methods and length of exposure time factor. The work are some options with respect to the expected efficiency and safety.

Herpes zoster - shingles currently a glance

MUDr.Jana Zímová, Mgr.Pavlína Zímová

Dermatol. praxi. 2012;6(2):94-99  

The Varicella-zoster virus (VZV) belongs to the group of The Human Herpetic Viruses (HHV3), group Herpesviridae, subgroup Alphaherpesvirinae. They are capsulated DNA viruses. The VZV is the cause of both varicella (chickenpox) and zoster (shingles). Zoster is an infectious disease, which can appear in every age and both sexes. Zoster is evoked by the reactivation of The Varicella-zoster virus persisted in sensory cranial ganglia and ganglia of back spinal cornua after finished varicella. Zoster presents with typical skin eruption in affected dermatomes. Incubation period is from 7 to 14 days. Diagnostics is based on clinical picture. The systemic...

Lokální anestezie, její typy, užívaná anestetika

MUDr. Lucie Růžičková Jarešová

Dermatol. praxi. 2012;6(2):100-101  

Larva migrans

prof. MUDr. Alena Pospíšilová, CSc.

Dermatol. praxi. 2012;6(2):102  

IX. sjezd Sdružení ambulantních dermatologů přivítal i zahraniční účastníky

MUDr. Andrea Vocilková, MUDr. Iva Žampachová

Dermatol. praxi. 2012;6(2):109  

XV. olomoucká dermatologická konference

Dermatol. praxi. 2012;6(2):106-108