The skin is an important barrier protecting us from mechanical insults, microorganisms,
chemicals and allergens, but, importantly, also reducing water loss. A common hallmark for …

Background: The prevalence of psoriasis is similar between men and women; however,
evidence exists of sex-and gender-related differences in disease expression, impact …

Psoriasis is characterized by an apoptosis-resistant and metabolic active epidermis, while a
hallmark for allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) is T cell-induced keratinocyte apoptosis. Here …

The dysfunctionality of the protective skin barrier in psoriasis allows easier cutaneous
penetration of various contact haptens; thus, such patients can develop allergic contact …

Background An inverse association between contact allergy and autoimmune diseases has
been suggested. Psoriasis is an autoimmune disease and it has been debated whether …

Background Little is known about the relationship between psoriasis and allergic contact
dermatitis (ACD). Objective To examine the associations with ACD, related clinical …

The purpose of this study was to review currently available literature data concerning
pathomechanisms of action, indications, treatment efficacy, as well as side effects of …

Objective: To examine the reasons for resistance to treatment in cases of palmoplantar
psoriasis, and also to compare the frequency of delayed-type hypersensitivity to common …

It is currently believed that psoriasis and allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) are different
diseases; however, they share clinical similarities. The involvement of T helper 17 (Th17) …

Discovery of pruritus-specific mediators and receptors facilitated the neurobiological concept
of pruritus: itch-specific (histamine-dependent and histamine-independent C-fibers); itch …