Is it contagious? That's probably one of the first questions many people ask when they encounter someone with an unfamiliar Skin disease encounter. In most cases, this fear of infection is completely unfounded. To educate as many people as possible about chronic diseases of our largest organ, OÄ Dr. Christine Bangert (Ordination JUVENIS) participated in an extraordinary project with: In an informative video series by “Students for Students” the dermatologist explains age-appropriate, useful information about chronic skin conditions.

Knowledge transfer from students for students

The online platform Students for Students is a project that aims to inform young people about chronic diseases aims to inform. Through mutual understanding, the coexistence of the entire school community should be improved. In a series of short, easy-to-understand videos, Schüler für Schüler provides insight into the everyday lives of young people living with a chronic condition.

First up are short films on the topics of diabetes and hemophilia, the so-called bleeding disorder. In the videos, the film crew accompanies those affected. They describe the impact these chronic illnesses have on their lives and what wish to be treated they wish for from their environment in dealing with them.

Focus videos on skin

In a major focus on the topic of Skin the dedicated students of the project invited Senior Physician Dr. Christine Bangert from JUVENIS as an expert on the various chronic skin diseases in front of the camera. After those affected have presented their lives with the disease, skin specialist Dr. Bangert explains interesting medical facts to the young viewers.

In the individual videos, those affected report on Acne, Rosacea, Naevus Spilus, Vitiligo, Atopic dermatitis and birthmarks. Dr. Bangert then adds information about the course of the disease, its origin, and treatment. The videos on the individual skin diseases will be published gradually on the Skin focus page by Students for Students over the next few weeks.

Trailer for the skin diseases video series

In the following trailer to the video series, Dr. Bangert gives a preview of the explanatory videos on the individual diseases and informs the young viewers about what to expect.

Video: Dr. Christine Bangert explains Vitiligo

In this video, Dr. Christine Bangert addresses the chronic skin disease Vitiligo, also known as leucoderma. Students for Students previously visited Bianca from Vienna, who lives with this condition.

Video: Dr. Christine Bangert explains Rosacea

Julia lives with Rosacea, also called acne rosacea. Dr. Christine Bangert explains what this facial skin condition is all about and what those affected can do about it.

Video: Dr. Christine Bangert explains Neurodermatitis

The chronic inflammatory skin disease Atopic dermatitis manifests itself primarily through itching, dry skin, and eczema. After the visit to Lisa, Dr. Bangert explains the background.

Video: Dr. Christine Bangert explains the port-wine stain

Dr. Bangert reveals what a port-wine stain is, whether it causes pain, and how it can be treated if necessary, after the video shoot with Klara.

Video: Dr. Christine Bangert explains Acne

Acne is the most common skin condition during puberty. However, adults can also be affected, in which case it is referred to as Acne Tarda or adult acne. In the video, Dr. Bangert from JUVENIS explains what those affected need to keep in mind, which treatments are available, and which products she recommends for daily skin cleansing.

Skin tips at the end of the video series

In the final clip of the informative video series, Dr. Christine Bangert gives tips for the proper care of the skin.

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