Autoimmune Diseases
Conference Coverage
Lower hydroxychloroquine dose for lupus tied to hospitalizations for flares
Longer-term HCQ-induced retinopathy risk must be balanced with shorter-term risk for hospitalization for an SLE flare from a lower dose,...
Guidelines
First recommendations for cancer screening in myositis issued
The guideline, based on data from a systematic review and meta-analysis and on consensus from an international team of experts and patients,...
Photo Challenge
Painful and Pruritic Eruptions on the Entire Body
A 36-year-old man presented with painful tender blisters and rashes on the entire body, including the ears and tongue. The rash began as a few...
Case Letter
Atypical Localized Scleroderma Development During Nivolumab Therapy for Metastatic Lung Adenocarcinoma
Immune checkpoint inhibitors such as nivolumab, a programmed cell death protein 1 (PD-1) inhibitor, are associated with immune-related adverse...
Latest News
Dermatologists fear effects of Dobbs decision for patients on isotretinoin, methotrexate
The iPLEDGE work group has not yet issued any specific statements on the implications of the Dobbs decision on prescribing isotretinoin.
From the Journals
IVIG proves effective for dermatomyositis in phase 3 trial
Prior to this trial, intravenous immune globulin had not been fully studied for the treatment of dermatomyositis.
From the Journals
Cell-killing cancer therapy treats lupus successfully
“Our data reveal unexpected insights for a role of CAR T cells in nonmalignant diseases that could provide new opportunities for the treatment of...
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One in three MS patients reports chronic itch
Itch is historically underrecognized as a symptom of MS, but physicians should know that it is common and may negatively impact quality of life....
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Litifilimab meets primary endpoint in phase 2 lupus trial
Treatment group saw greater reduction in number of tender and swollen joints.
Dx Across the Skin Color Spectrum
Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Hidradenitis suppurativa is a chronic inflammatory condition of the follicular epithelium that most commonly is found in the axillae and buttocks...
From the Journals
Novel study offers clues to sex bias in lupus
Researchers compared immune cells in cisgender and transgender subjects to investigate the role of sex hormones independently from chromosomes in...