title: Skin disorders associated with rheumatic disease.
abstract: Skin manifestations of rheumatic diseases can include a spectrum of changes, ranging from purpura to ulcers. An understanding of the possible causes of these various dermatologic manifestations and a close cooperation between rheumatologist and dermatologist result in prompt diagnosis and treatment.
authors.affiliation: Department of Medicine, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio 78284, USA.
authors.forename: M J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Kaminski
mesh_terms: D001168:Arthritis / Q000150:complications; D001172:Arthritis, Rheumatoid / Q000150:complications; D003240:Connective Tissue Diseases / Q000150:complications; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D011693:Purpura / Q000209:etiology; D012216:Rheumatic Diseases / Q000150:complications*; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D012883:Skin Ulcer / Q000209:etiology; D014657:Vasculitis / Q000150:complications