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This article gives an overview of the basic concepts of the textiles composition and introduces the main clothing materials. Optimal properties can be achieved by final adjustments of the product. The authors provide a list of important requirements for the clothing of dermatologic patients and give some suggestion for addressing these requirements. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Psoriasis is a systemic inflammatory disease. Genetic and environmental factors play a role in its pathogenesis. Recent studies refer to association between psoriasis with metabolic syndrome and cardiovascular disease. In our study we examined changes in serum levels of selected indicators of inflammation such as C-reactive protein (CRP), lipoprotein associated phospholipase A2 (LpPLA2), adiponectin, leptin, lipocalin 2, resistin and retinol binding protein 4 (RBP4). Serum indicators were measured and compared in 32 patients with moderate to severe psoriasis (median PASI 17,1) and in 24 healthy controls (donors of blood). Significantly higher levels of CRP, LpPLA2, lipocalin 2 and leptin were found in patients with psoriasis compared to the control group. Negative correlation were observed between body mass index BMI and adiponectin, positive correlations were found between BMI and leptin and between BMI and lipocalin 2 in patients with psoriasis. Indicators like CRP, LpPLA2, lipocalin 2 and leptin could be used to asses the systemic involvement in psoriasis and to recognition and treatment of psoriatic comorbidities early. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Biological therapy of psoriasis is modern, expensive and highly effective therapeutical modality for this chronic disease. Currently. there are 4 biologies registered for the treatment of severe psoriasis in the Czech Republic: etanercept, adalimumab, infliximab and ustekinumab. Retrospective analysis performed in the Faculty Hospital Hradec Kralove in the period 2006-2011 did not show statistically significant difference of efficacy among biologies used after the first three months of therapy. The main reason for therapy discontinuation was loss of efficacy (57,3 %). No complications and side effects were recorded in 54,8 % of patients. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Copyright of Czecho-Slovak Dermatology / Cesko-Slovenska Dermatologie is the property of Czech Medical Association of JE Purkyne and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)

Copyright of Czecho-Slovak Dermatology / Cesko-Slovenska Dermatologie is the property of Czech Medical Association of JE Purkyne and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)

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Hand foot and mouth disease is an viral exanthematic disease typical for children, often ocurring in adults as well. Authors report three cases observed in the same period in the region of Hradec Králové. They describe clinical picture, laboratory diagnostic methods, differential diagnosis, complications and possible epidemiologie relations of the disease. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The authors describe two cases of intensively itching lichenoid dermatitis developed after an injury caused by a sea coral while diving in the Red Sea. The rash reacted to topical steroid and antihistamine treatment. In the first case a partial improvement occurred within two weeks, in the other patient dermatological lesions persisted for more than a month. The article gives an overview of skin lesions caused by the sea corals and their therapy. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]