title: Cutaneous findings of connective tissue disease.
abstract: This review provides the generalist with a simple means of approaching the diagnosis and treatment of connective tissue diseases. A concise summary of autoimmune laboratory panels and their relevance in the diagnosis of Lupus, Dermatomyositis, Mixed Connective Tissue Disease, and Sclerodermatous Diseases is provided.
authors.affiliation: Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19107, USA.
authors.forename: T F
authors.initials: TF
authors.lastname: Zachian
authors.forename: A F
authors.initials: AF
authors.lastname: Santoro
mesh_terms: D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003240:Connective Tissue Diseases / Q000145:classification / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000276:immunology / Q000628:therapy*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D053685:Laser Therapy; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities; D013256:Steroids
chemical_list: D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents; D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents; D013256:Steroids