Cutaneous manifestations of rheumatic diseases: lupus erythematosus, dermatomyositis, scleroderma.
The cutaneous manifestations of rheumatic diseases are extremely numerous and varied. A discussion is presented concerning the recognition and management of the most common cutaneous changes seen in the three major rheumatic diseases of interest to dermatology nurses--lupus erythematosus, dermatomyositis/polymyositis, and scleroderma/systemic sclerosis.
Department of Dermatology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, USA.
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D003882:Dermatomyositis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D008178:Lupus Erythematosus, Cutaneous / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy; D012595:Scleroderma, Systemic / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy