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Predictors and mechanisms of self‐stigma in five chronic skin diseases: A systematic review

C.F.Z. Stuhlmann, J. Traxler, V. Paucke, N. da Silva-Burger & R. Sommer

This systematic literature review aimed to aggregate existing research on
correlates and mechanisms that contribute to self-stigmatization
among people with atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, vitiligo, alopecia areata or hidradenitis suppurativa and to, ultimately, identify targets for psychosocial interventions.

Unterdiagnostiziert und unterbehandelt

S. Schmotz, L. N. Hoyer, M. Augustin, R. Sommer, J. Traxler & S. Moritz

Certified CME training by the German Academy of Dermatology.


Dermatillomania requires specialist knowledge, a correct diagnosis and a lot of time for sensitive and differentiated exploration by the practitioner. According to current research, the treatment of choice is cognitive behavioural therapy, in particular habit reversal training.

Breaking Barriers: Randomized Controlled Trials Assessing an Intervention to Combat Stigma in Chronic Skin Disease

J. Traxler, C.C. Braren-von Stülpnagel, M. Augustin, M. Grosser & R. Sommer

Oral presentation presented at the 10th Appearance Matters Conference, Bristol, UK

Patient-reported well-being using tildrakizumab in a real-world setting: 52-week interim data of the phase IV POSITIVE study

R. Sommer, M. Augustin, Z. Reguiai, S. Gerdes, E. Daudén, W. Weger, J.T. Maul, P. Laws, L. Naldi, P.D. Ghislain, E. de Jong, S. Mburu, V. Koscielny, E. Massana, I. Kasujee & U. Mrowietz

Poster presented at the 33rd EADV Congress, Amsterdam, the Netherlands

Reducing self-stigma in chronic skin disease - Development and pilot-test of the HautKompass online programme

J. Traxler, C.F.Z. Stuhlmann, N. da Silva-Burger, C. Stierle, M. Rudnik & R. Sommer

Oral presentation presented at the European Health Psychology Society Conference (EHPS), Cascais, Portugal

Tackling self-stigma in chronic skin disease – Development and evaluation of the SkinCompass Online Programme

R. Sommer, C.F.Z. Stuhlmann, N. da Silva-Burger, C. Stierle, M. Rudnik & J. Traxler

E-poster showcase presented at the 33rd EADV Congress, Amsterdam, the Netherlands

Impact of patient psoriasis on partner well-being in a real-world setting: 52-week interim data of the phase IV POSITIVE study

U. Mrowietz, R. Sommer, Z. Reguiai, S. Gerdes, E. Daudén, W. Weger, J.T. Maul, P. Laws, L. Naldi, P.D. Ghislain, E. de Jong, S. Mburu, V. Koscielny, E. Massana, I. Kasujee & M. Augustin

Poster presented at the 33rd EADV Congress, Amsterdam, the Netherlands

Effectiveness of tildrakizumab in patients with moderate-to-severe psoriasis located in special areas: 52-week results from the POSITIVE study

M. Augustin, R. Sommer, Z. Reguiai, S. Gerdes, E. Daudén, W. Weger, J.T. Maul, P. Laws, L. Naldi, P.D. Ghislain, E. de Jong, S. Mburu, V. Koscielny, E. Massana, I. Kasujee & U. Mrowietz

Poster presented at the 33rd EADV Congress, Amsterdam, the Netherlands

Psychosocial Burden in People with Atopic Dermatitis: Effects of a Substance-Free Basic Skincare in a Randomized Health Care Study

C.C. Braren-von Stülpnagel, M. Augustin, R. Sommer & L. Westphal

The aims of this study were to compare clinical and psychosocial parameters between patients with a different severity of atopic dermatitis and to analyse the effect of an omega-6-fatty-acid-skin therapy.

Personal, Financial and Time Burden in Inherited Ichthyoses: A Survey of 144 Patients in a University-based Setting

C. Klein, V. Oji, R. Sommer, M. Augustin, S. Ständer, S. Salzmann, K. Kiekbusch, J. Bodes, M. F. Danzer, H. Traupe, J. Fischer, S. Steinke & K. Süßmuth

We investigated costs, time and disease burden of ichthyoses. The study addresses difficulties of the healthcare situation for patients with ichthyoses and reveals potential improvements.