Autoimmune Diseases
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A 75-year-old White woman presented with diffuse erythema, scale, and pruritus on her scalp
The patient also had periorbital erythema, as well as erythema on the distal interphalangeal joints.
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Shiny Indurated Plaques on the Legs
A 70-year-old woman presented with pain and swelling in both legs of many years’ duration. She had no history of skin disease. Physical...
From the Journals
Autoantibody against enteric nervous system protein linked to GI dysfunction in systemic sclerosis
If validated as a biomarker, antigephyrin autoantibodies could help identify patients at higher risk for GI symptoms like constipation.
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A 45-year-old White woman with no significant medical history presented with a 1-month history of lesions on the nose and right cheek
Erythematous papules, vesicles, and erosions with an annular crusted border were present on the nose and cheeks.
From the Journals
Autoantibodies could help predict cancer risk in scleroderma
The autoantibodies anti-POLR3 and monospecific anti-Ro52 were associated with increased cancer risk, while anti-centromere and anti-U1RNP were...
Conference Coverage
Rheumatology summit tackles racial disparities in lupus trials
Researchers and patients explore why so few Black individuals sign up for studies and highlight projects that aim to develop better strategies.
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Porcelain White, Crinkled, Violaceous Patches on the Inner Thighs
A 50-year-old woman presented with multiple pruritic lesions on the right inner thigh of 2 years’ duration. Physical examination revealed...
From the Journals
Lupus flares linked to gut bacteria overgrowth
It’s “likely the case” that the pathobiome – with the gut bacteria Ruminococcus blautia gnavus being an important pathobiont – helps to...
Original Research
Racial Disparities in Hidradenitis Suppurativa–Related Pain: A Cross-sectional Analysis
This study sought to compare hidradenitis suppurativa–related pain scores by racial groups.
News from the FDA/CDC
FDA approves ritlecitinib for ages 12 and up for alopecia areata
It is the second JAK inhibitor approved for treating alopecia areata, following approval of baricitinib (Olumiant) in June 2022 for alopecia...
Case Reports
Long-term Remission of Pyoderma Gangrenosum, Acne, and Hidradenitis Suppurativa Syndrome
When formulating therapeutic regimens for patients with PASH syndrome, it is essential for dermatologists to consider the likelihood of...