Publicaties
Belgian atopic dermatitis guidelines Vrije Universiteit Brussel Universiteit Antwerpen
Atopic dermatitis (AD) is one of the most common, bothersome and difficult to treat skin disorders. Recent introduction of new systemic treatments has revolutionized the management of AD. The goal of this guideline is to provide evidence-based recommendations for the management of patients suffering from atopic dermatitis that easily can be implemented in clinical practice. These recommendations were developed by 11 Belgian AD experts. ...
Immunosuppressive therapy management in cancer patients with autoimmune diseases treated with immune checkpoint inhibitors Vrije Universiteit Brussel
INTRODUCTION: Prescribing immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) to cancer patients with an autoimmune disease (AID) is presumed safe when cautious adverse event management is applied. However, guidelines on immunosuppressant (IS) adaptations are limited and real-world evidence is scarce.
METHODS: Current practice of IS adaptations is described in a case series of AID patients treated with ICIs in a tertiary university hospital in ...
Systemic anti-inflammatory treatment of atopic dermatitis during conception, pregnancy and breastfeeding Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Treating atopic dermatitis (AD) in pregnant or breastfeeding women, and in women and men with AD aspiring to be parents is difficult and characterized by uncertainty, as evidence to inform decision-making on systemic anti-inflammatory treatment is limited. This project mapped consensus across dermatologists, obstetricians and patients in Northwestern Europe to build practical advice for managing AD with systemic anti-inflammatory treatment in ...
Pulsed dye laser for facial erythema in Netherton syndrome Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Autoreactive IgE: Pathogenic role and therapeutic target in autoimmune diseases Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Autoimmunity is the break of tolerance to self-antigens that leads to organ-specific or systemic diseases often characterized by the presence of pathogenic autoreactive antibodies (AAb) produced by plasmablast and/or plasma cells. AAb are prevalent in the general population and not systematically associated with clinical symptoms. In contrast, in some individuals, these AAb are pathogenic and drive the development of signs and symptoms of ...
Immunoglobulin E autoantibodies in atopic dermatitis associate with Type-2 comorbidities and the atopic march Vrije Universiteit Brussel
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Acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis in a patient with COVID-19 infection Vrije Universiteit Brussel
JAK1/2 pathway‐specific treatment of disseminated granuloma annulare with baricitinib Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Nipple eczema Vrije Universiteit Brussel
The nipple is the focal point of the human breast and serves important physiological, sexual, and aesthetic purposes. It can be affected by atopic, irritant, and allergic contact eczema, which often reduce the patient's quality of life. The objective of this article is to discuss the different types of nipple eczema and highlight relevant differential diagnoses and treatment options. A systematic search of PubMed was conducted to identify and ...