Vlatka Čavka
University of Zagreb
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VI Master Class on Vitiligo and Pigmentary Disorders | 2015
Liborija Lugović; Tomislav Duvančić; Iva Crnarić; Vedrana Bulat; Vlatka Čavka; Mirna Šitum
Autoimmune bullous diseases are a group of intraand subepidermal disorders with different course and prognosis. Most of them are serious diseases which have to be treated for longer period and controlled by experienced dermatologist. Pemphigus group of diseases is characterized by acantholysis in the epithelium of mucous membranes or / and the skin. These diseases can have significant morbidity and morality as a result of complications of the disease or side-effects of the therapy. Mainstay of the therapy of pemphigus are corticosteroids. Usually together with corticosteroids, steroid-sparing agents i.e. azathioprine or mycophenate mofetil are introduced to reduce side-effects of corticosteroids and to make remision periods longer. Patients who do not respond to these therapies should be treated with intravenous immunoglobulins, cyclophosphamide or rituximab.Histamine intolerance (HIT) develops as a result of an impaired diamine oxidase (DA0) activity due to gastrointestinal disease or through DA0 inhibition, as well as through a genetic predis-position which was proven in a number of patients. The intake of histamine- rich foods as well as alcohol or drugs which cause either the release of histamine or the blocking of DA0 can lead to various disorders in many organs (gastrointestinal system, skin, lungs, cardiovascular system and the brain), depending on the expression of histamine receptors. Dermatologic sequels can be rashes, itch, urticaria, angioedema, dermatitis, eczema and even acne, rosacea, psoriasis and other. The recognizing of symptoms due to HIT is especially important in treating such patients. Because of the possibility of symptoms affecting numerous organs, a detailed history of symptoms following the intake of histamine rich foods or drugs that interfere with histamine metabolism is essential for making a diagnosis of HIT. Considering that such symptoms ran be a result of multiple factors, the existence of HIT is usually underestimated, 5 expectations are being made from the future studies.
Journal of Pigmentary Disorders | 2015
Vlatka Čavka; Ivana Ljubičić; Dora Madiraca; Mirna Šitum
Autoimmune bullous diseases are a group of intraand subepidermal disorders with different course and prognosis. Most of them are serious diseases which have to be treated for longer period and controlled by experienced dermatologist. Pemphigus group of diseases is characterized by acantholysis in the epithelium of mucous membranes or / and the skin. These diseases can have significant morbidity and morality as a result of complications of the disease or side-effects of the therapy. Mainstay of the therapy of pemphigus are corticosteroids. Usually together with corticosteroids, steroid-sparing agents i.e. azathioprine or mycophenate mofetil are introduced to reduce side-effects of corticosteroids and to make remision periods longer. Patients who do not respond to these therapies should be treated with intravenous immunoglobulins, cyclophosphamide or rituximab.Histamine intolerance (HIT) develops as a result of an impaired diamine oxidase (DA0) activity due to gastrointestinal disease or through DA0 inhibition, as well as through a genetic predis-position which was proven in a number of patients. The intake of histamine- rich foods as well as alcohol or drugs which cause either the release of histamine or the blocking of DA0 can lead to various disorders in many organs (gastrointestinal system, skin, lungs, cardiovascular system and the brain), depending on the expression of histamine receptors. Dermatologic sequels can be rashes, itch, urticaria, angioedema, dermatitis, eczema and even acne, rosacea, psoriasis and other. The recognizing of symptoms due to HIT is especially important in treating such patients. Because of the possibility of symptoms affecting numerous organs, a detailed history of symptoms following the intake of histamine rich foods or drugs that interfere with histamine metabolism is essential for making a diagnosis of HIT. Considering that such symptoms ran be a result of multiple factors, the existence of HIT is usually underestimated, 5 expectations are being made from the future studies.
Journal of Pigmentary Disorders | 2015
Vlatka Čavka; Iva Dediol; Iva Crnarić; Mirna Šitum
Autoimmune bullous diseases are a group of intraand subepidermal disorders with different course and prognosis. Most of them are serious diseases which have to be treated for longer period and controlled by experienced dermatologist. Pemphigus group of diseases is characterized by acantholysis in the epithelium of mucous membranes or / and the skin. These diseases can have significant morbidity and morality as a result of complications of the disease or side-effects of the therapy. Mainstay of the therapy of pemphigus are corticosteroids. Usually together with corticosteroids, steroid-sparing agents i.e. azathioprine or mycophenate mofetil are introduced to reduce side-effects of corticosteroids and to make remision periods longer. Patients who do not respond to these therapies should be treated with intravenous immunoglobulins, cyclophosphamide or rituximab.Histamine intolerance (HIT) develops as a result of an impaired diamine oxidase (DA0) activity due to gastrointestinal disease or through DA0 inhibition, as well as through a genetic predis-position which was proven in a number of patients. The intake of histamine- rich foods as well as alcohol or drugs which cause either the release of histamine or the blocking of DA0 can lead to various disorders in many organs (gastrointestinal system, skin, lungs, cardiovascular system and the brain), depending on the expression of histamine receptors. Dermatologic sequels can be rashes, itch, urticaria, angioedema, dermatitis, eczema and even acne, rosacea, psoriasis and other. The recognizing of symptoms due to HIT is especially important in treating such patients. Because of the possibility of symptoms affecting numerous organs, a detailed history of symptoms following the intake of histamine rich foods or drugs that interfere with histamine metabolism is essential for making a diagnosis of HIT. Considering that such symptoms ran be a result of multiple factors, the existence of HIT is usually underestimated, 5 expectations are being made from the future studies.
Collegium Antropologicum | 2010
Mirna Šitum; Marija Buljan; Vlatka Čavka; Vedrana Bulat; Ivan Krolo; Liborija Lugović Mihić
Collegium Antropologicum | 2008
Klaudija Šebetić; Ines Sjerobabski Masnec; Vlatka Čavka; Darko Biljan; Ivan Krolo
Collegium Antropologicum | 2012
Željko Bušić; Kristijan Ćupurdija; Marijan Kolovrat; Vlatka Čavka; Zdenko Boras; Dubravka Bušić; Jozo Kristek; Antun Tucak; Bušić, Njegoslav: Servis, Dražen
Collegium Antropologicum | 2010
Željko Bušić; Kristijan Ćupurdija; Marijan Kolovrat; Vlatka Čavka; Mislav Čavka; Leonardo Patrlj; Dražen Servis; Ante Kvesić
Collegium Antropologicum | 2012
Marijan Kolovrat; Zeljko Busic; Zvonimir Lovric; Fedor Amić; Vlatka Čavka; Zdenko Boras; Drazen Servis; Domagoj Lemac; Njegoslav Bušić
Collegium Antropologicum | 2014
Željko Bušić; Marijan Kolovrat; Mario Kopljar; Dražen Servis; Vlatka Čavka; Leonardo Patrlj; Njegoslav Bušić; Mislav Čavka; Igor Nikolić
Collegium Antropologicum | 2010
Željko Bušić; Dražen Servis; Ferdinand Slisurić; Jozo Kristek; Marijan Kolovrat; Vlatka Čavka; Mislav Čavka; Kristijan Ćupurdija; Leonardo Patrlj; Ante Kvesić