scleroderma

Botulinum Toxin in the Long-Term Treatment of Refractory Raynaud’s Phenomenon
Refractory Raynaud’s Phenomenon
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Raynaud’s phenomenon is an exaggerated physiological response of blood vessels in the distal extremities to emotional stress and cold. It can be idiopathic or secondary to a connective tissue disorder, such as scleroderma or systemic lupus erythematosus. Treatment for Raynaud’s phenomenon consists primarily of lifestyle modifications; if unsuccessful, pharmacotherapy with dihydropyridine calci …

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It’s Mnemonic Monday! Elastosis Perforans Serpiginosa (EPS)
MAD PORES
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On this Mnemonic Monday, we challenge you to remember diseases or medication exposures associated with Elastosis Perforans Serpiginosa (EPS) with the following mnemonic: MAD PORES Marfan Acrogeria Down’s Penicillamine Osteogenesis imperfecta Rothmund-Thomson Ehlers-Danlos Scleroderma Click HERE to print your mnemonic card.   Study More! Need a refresher on Perforating D …

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Picking on Pruritus Podcast Recap
December JDD Podcast on Pruritus
by Angela Hou, MD on
Each month the JDD Dermatology Podcast discusses a current issue in dermatology and this December Dr. Adam Friedman sat down with Dr. Gideon Smith, assistant professor of dermatology at Harvard Medical school, Vice Chair for Clinical Affairs in Dermatology, and Director of the Connective Tissue Diseases Clinic and Fellowship to discuss pruritus in the autoimmune connective tissue world.  Dr. …

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