psoriasis

Red spots on the scalp

Many people have red spots on the scalp. Red patches are not an independent clinical picture, but only a symptom. There are a multitude of possibilities, which causes these red spots. One of the most common causes is seborrheic dermatitis, an itchy skin disease caused by an overly oily scalp due to increased sebum production. … Red spots on the scalp

Red spots and dandruff on the scalp | Red spots on the scalp

Red spots and dandruff on the scalp The most common cause of red spots and dandruff on the scalp are various skin fungal diseases. These are summarized under the generic term of the so-called dermatomycosis. Fungal infections on the scalp usually cause severe itching, red spots, dandruff and blisters. Such skin fungal diseases, which are … Red spots and dandruff on the scalp | Red spots on the scalp

Ixekizumab

Products Ixekizumab was approved in the United States, the EU, and many countries in 2016 as a solution for injection in a prefilled pen and syringe (Taltz). Structure and properties Ixekizumab is a humanized IgG4 monoclonal antibody with a molecular mass of 146 kDa produced by biotechnological methods. Effects Ixekizumab (ATC L04AC13) has immunosuppressive and … Ixekizumab

Tecfidera

Introduction Tecfidera® is a drug that is mainly used for the treatment of multiple sclerosis. Multiple sclerosis is a nervous disease of the chronic inflammatory type. In the course of this disease, the myelin sheaths of the nerves in the central nervous system (CNS) are gradually destroyed. Myelin sheaths are the layer of lipids (fat, … Tecfidera

Application areas | Tecfidera

Application areas Tecfidera® has two main areas of application. Firstly, it is used in multiple sclerosis and secondly, a chemically very similar fumaric acid under the name Fumaderm® is used in psoriasis. In the therapy of multiple sclerosis, the main focus during the application of Tecfidera® is on the reduced number of attacks. Like multiple … Application areas | Tecfidera

Interactions | Tecfidera

Interactions Interactions occur with Tecfidera® above all when the other drug taken has a nephrotoxic effect (toxic to the kidneys). Since Tecfidera® also sometimes causes side effects on the kidneys, the combination of two nephrotoxic drugs could result in severe kidney damage and, in the worst case, kidney failure. Drugs that burden the kidneys include … Interactions | Tecfidera

Joint Pain

Joints – General Joints are more or less flexible connections between at least two bone surfaces. There are different types of joints, which can differ in their structure and range of motion. From an anatomical point of view, they can be roughly divided into “real” and “fake” joints, in which again subtypes can be distinguished … Joint Pain

Type of joint pain | Joint Pain

Type of joint pain Joint pain can differ in its type and course. First of all, three groups of joint pain can be roughly distinguished according to their course. The first group consists of acute pain characterized by a sudden onset. They begin within hours. The second group is chronic pain, which is characterized by … Type of joint pain | Joint Pain

Common causes | Joint Pain

Common causes There are many conceivable causes for joint pain. However, it is very difficult to distinguish all causes exactly from each other. The following is an overview of particularly common causes and their therapies: The so-called arthrosis is a wear and tear of the joints, which exceeds the usual level of age. Joints begin … Common causes | Joint Pain

Diagnosis | Joint Pain

Diagnosis The diagnosis of joint pain is based on several different procedures. First of all, there is a consultation with the family doctor, during which he gets an overall picture of the patient. Although the focus is on the joint pain, other important symptoms must also be considered in order to determine the exact cause. … Diagnosis | Joint Pain