Autoimmune Diseases
Make the Diagnosis
A 22-year-old presented with erythematous papules on her fingers and toes
A 22-year-old with a history of ITP presented with 2 months of asymptomatic erythematous papules on her fingers and toes.
Conference Coverage
Validity of commercial serologic tests for dermatomyositis still questionable
“The testing in research laboratories is not widely available and the results are often delayed by weeks to months.”
From the Journals
Prevalence of undiagnosed vitiligo is ‘remarkably high’
Current overall prevalence among adult population estimated at 1.9 million to 2.8 million in the United States.
Conference Coverage
Adding rituximab to belimumab offers no help for lupus
The combination of rituximab and belimumab was associated with a longer duration of response, but there was no benefit of belimumab alone for...
Conference Coverage
Lupus patients in remission see more flares with HCQ reduction, discontinuation
It’s clear that more flares occur when patients with lupus in remission or low disease activity stop hydroxychloroquine or reduce its dosing, but...
Conference Coverage
Rituximab improves systemic sclerosis skin, lung symptoms
Patients who took rituximab in the DESIRES trial had better skin scores and lung function at 6 months than did patients who received placebo.
Clinical Review
Management of Acute and Chronic Pain Associated With Hidradenitis Suppurativa: A Comprehensive Review of Pharmacologic and Therapeutic Considerations in Clinical Practice
This comprehensive review provides an update on current treatment of hidradenitis suppurativa–associated pain, including a summary of existing...
Conference Coverage
Vitamin D and omega-3 supplements reduce autoimmune disease risk
“People who are otherwise healthy and have a family history of autoimmune disease might also consider starting to take these supplements.”
Conference Coverage
‘Multimorbidity’ more commonly seen in people with lupus
Two studies find that patients with either systemic or cutaneous disease have higher rates of multiple comorbidities, including those commonly...
Cosmeceutical Critique
The tryptophan photoproduct FICZ and its effects on the skin
Much more research is necessary to determine how best to harness and direct the useful activities of tryptophan and FICZ without incurring...
Conference Coverage
Lupus may confer higher risk of death from COVID-19
SLE had a greater impact on mortality and other poor outcomes than did all the other comorbidities considered in a cross-sectional study of COVID-...