Autoimmune Diseases
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Autoimmune Skin Diseases Linked To Risk Of Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes
The three most common autoimmune skin diseases in the study cohort were vitiligo (30%), alopecia areata (30%), and cutaneous lupus erythematosus (...
Case Letter
Paradoxical Reaction to TNF-α Inhibitor Therapy in a Patient With Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Clinicians need to be aware of the potential risk for a paradoxical reaction in patients receiving a tumor necrosis factor α (TNF-α) inhibitor for...
Feature
Researchers link two genes to Raynaud’s disease
The discovery will hopefully lead to new therapeutic avenues for the condition, experts say.
Latest News
3-D stereophotogrammetry helps detect progression of craniofacial morphea
Existing tools that detect disease progression in patients with CM are limited.
From the Journals
Anti-acid meds lower strength of systemic sclerosis drug
Weakened bioavailability of mycophenolate mofetil could require adjustments in treatment.
Feature
Tapering lupus drugs in stable patients: Large study outlines risks, benefits
A recent multinational, observational cohort study found that drug tapering warrants careful consideration of risks and benefits and is best...
From the Journals
Lupus may overlap in many patients with systemic sclerosis
Patients with both systemic sclerosis and systemic lupus erythematosus showed a distinct clinical phenotype from those with SSc alone, but...
From the Journals
Hydroxychloroquine blood level ‘sweet spot’ may maximize efficacy in lupus
Researchers identified a blood-level reference range linked with 71% lower odds of active lupus.
Military Dermatology
Sarcoidosis in Post–9/11 Military Veterans
We review the literature to examine the risk factors and incidence of sarcoidosis in post–9/11 veterans as well as provide recommendations for...
Guidelines
ACR releases guideline for managing ILD in patients with rheumatic disease
“Guidance was needed for which tests to use for screening and monitoring this particular disease,” said lead author Sindhu R. Johnson, MD, PhD....
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Diffuse Annular Plaques in an Infant
A 5-week-old infant boy presented with a rash at birth. A family history revealed that his older brother developed a similar rash 2 weeks after...