Hautveränderungen bei rheumatologischen Erkrankungen – Zusammenarbeit zwischen Dermatologen und Rheumatologen unerlässlich

Abstract

Background: An understanding of skin conditions associated with rheumatic diseases ensures accurate diagnosis and management. Cutaneous manifestations of rheumatological disease are legion. Objective: The aim of this article is to increase clinician familiarity with the dermatological manifestations of rheumatic conditions to enable accurate diagnosis and effective management. Discussion: This article will address the skin manifestations of lupus erythematosus, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, dermatomyositis and scleroderma, including their implications in diagnosis, prognosis and treatment.