title: Rheumatologic Skin Disease.
abstract: In common rheumatologic diseases skin findings are an important diagnostic clue for astute clinicians. Skin manifestations can help identify systemic disease or may require therapy uniquely targeted at the cutaneous problem. This article discusses 3 common rheumatologic conditions seen in adults by dermatologists: cutaneous lupus, dermatomyositis, and morphea. The focus is on the cutaneous findings and clinical presentation. Some approaches to treatment are explored. Clues to help identify systemic disease are also highlighted.
authors.affiliation: Dermatology Division, Department of Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine, 1959 NE Pacific St., Seattle, WA 98115, USA. Electronic address: akalus@uw.edu.
authors.forename: Andrea
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Kalus
mesh_terms: D000906:Antibodies / Q000097:blood; D018501:Antirheumatic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D065095:Calcineurin Inhibitors / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003240:Connective Tissue Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005938:Glucocorticoids / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D008487:Medical History Taking; D010257:Paraneoplastic Syndromes / Q000175:diagnosis; D010789:Phototherapy; D010808:Physical Examination
chemical_list: D000906:Antibodies; D018501:Antirheumatic Agents; D065095:Calcineurin Inhibitors; D005938:Glucocorticoids
keywords: Dermatology; Dermatomyositis; Lupus; Morphea; Rheumatology; Skin