USF-LVHN SELECT
Cutaneous Manifestations of Rheumatoid Arthritis: Diagnosis and Treatment.
Publication/Presentation Date
10-10-2023
Abstract
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic, systemic autoimmune disorder characterized by inflammatory arthritis and periarticular structural damage. Available evidence suggests that RA results from complex interactions between genetic susceptibility (e.g., HLA-DRB1), environmental factors (e.g., smoking), and immune dysregulation. Alongside joint-related symptoms, individuals with RA may also experience a wide array of skin issues, including the development of nodules, neutrophilic dermatoses, vasculitis, and vasculopathy. Treatment strategies for these manifestations vary but routinely involve corticosteroids, disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs, and biologics, with individualized approaches guided by disease severity. In this review, we provide comprehensive insights into the skin-related issues associated with RA, outlining their clinical characteristics and histopathological findings. Our aim is to facilitate early diagnosis and personalized treatment to improve the quality of life of affected individuals.
Volume
13
Issue
10
ISSN
2075-4426
Published In/Presented At
Diaz, M. J., Natarelli, N., Wei, A., Rechdan, M., Botto, E., Tran, J. T., Forouzandeh, M., Plaza, J. A., & Kaffenberger, B. H. (2023). Cutaneous Manifestations of Rheumatoid Arthritis: Diagnosis and Treatment. Journal of personalized medicine, 13(10), 1479. https://doi.org/10.3390/jpm13101479
Disciplines
Medical Education | Medicine and Health Sciences
PubMedID
37888090
Department(s)
USF-LVHN SELECT Program, USF-LVHN SELECT Program Students
Document Type
Article