Autoimmune Diseases
Conference Coverage
Lupus may lead to worse stroke outcomes for women, but not men
Women with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) were 20% more likely to have a prolonged hospital stay and 28% less likely to have a routine home...
Photo Challenge
Chronic Vulvar Plaque in a Patient With Severe Hidradenitis Suppurativa
A 38-year-old woman with long-standing severe hidradenitis suppurativa presented to our dermatology clinic with an asymptomatic, slowly enlarging...
Conference Coverage
COVID-19 infection linked to risk of cutaneous autoimmune and vascular diseases
“Our theory is that the severe inflammatory nature of COVID-19 leads to a lot of internal organ damage and exposure of autoantigens in that...
From the Journals
Experimental lupus therapy only shows significant effect at highest dose
The results of a phase 2 trial of iberdomide are “potentially exciting,” but caution is warranted because “there have been too many phase 3 trial...
Clinical Review
Dermatologic Management of Hidradenitis Suppurativa and Impact on Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
It is important to be aware of how pregnancy may alter the treatment plan for women and impact their choice to breastfeed. The following review...
Original Research
Oral Lichen Planus Treated With Plasma Rich in Growth Factors
The use of plasma rich in growth factors (PRGF) is a treatment for erosive oral lichen planus (OLP) resistant to steroid therapy.
Case Reports
Interstitial Granulomatous Dermatitis as an Adverse Reaction to Vedolizumab
Reactive granulomatous dermatitis, interstitial granulomatous dermatitis (IGD) type, can occur as an adverse reaction to vedolizumab despite the...
Conference Coverage
Real-world data reinforce stem cell transplant for progressive systemic sclerosis
In real-world study, stem cell transplant provides major advantages for rapidly progressive systemic sclerosis if strict selection criteria are...
Hospital Consult
Current Recommendations for the Systemic Treatment of Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus During Pregnancy
Cutaneous lupus erythematosus (CLE) is a heterogeneous autoimmune disease of the skin that commonly affects women of childbearing age. We describe...
Photo Challenge
Diffuse Urticarial Rash in a Pregnant Patient
A 29-year-old pregnant woman at 18 weeks and 5 days of gestation presented with a diffuse, pruritic, blistering rash of 5 weeks’ duration that...
Latest News
Lilly calls it quits on baricitinib’s development for lupus
The company said it is stopping phase 3 trials because of disappointing results.