systemic lupus erythematosus

Intravenous Immune Globulin (IVIG) Therapeutic Cheat Sheet
Intravenous Immune Globulin (IVIG)Intravenous immune globulin (IVIG) is a concentrate of pooled immunoglobulins derived from plasma donors. Its unique mechanism of action expands the utility of the medication to a variety of conditions. We continue our series, Therapeutic Cheat Sheet, with a closer look at IVIG, which is FDA-approved for the treatment of dermatologic conditions including dermatomyositis, Kawasaki disease, ITP, and …
Intravenous Immune Globulin (IVIG)
Botulinum Toxin in the Long-Term Treatment of Refractory Raynaud’s Phenomenon
Refractory Raynaud’s PhenomenonRaynaud’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 …
Refractory Raynaud’s Phenomenon
Rosacea in Skin of Color Patients: Nuances in Diagnosis & Treatment
Rosacea in skin of colorWow! Prior to my attendance to the 2020 Skin of Color Virtual Conference, I had not fully realized the deficits in my learning when it came to recognizing common dermatologic conditions in our skin of color (SOC) patient population. Prior to Dr. Ted Rosen’s lecture on rosacea in SOC patients I had figured I knew enough to identify this dermatologic condition in most clinical settings as well as …
Rosacea in skin of color
It’s Mnemonic Monday! To Zanzibar By Motor Car
Branches of the facial nerveOn this Mnemonic Monday, we challenge you to remember the branches of the facial nerve with the following mnemonic: To Zanzibar By Motor Car Temporal Zygomatic Buccal Marginal mandibular Cervical [caption id="attachment_11157" align="alignleft" width="2101"] Facial nerve (CN7) branches and danger zones.[/caption] [caption id="attachment_11156" align="alignleft" width="375"] Cranial n …
Branches of the facial nerve
It’s Mnemonic Monday! I Hate Multiple Meds Causing Queer Problems
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)On this Mnemonic Monday, we continue we continue with the topic of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE): I HATE MULTIPLE MEDS CAUSING QUEER PROBLEMS INH Hydralazine Minocycline Methyldopa Chlorpromazine Quinidine Procainamide This mnemonic refers to drugs known to cause drug-induced Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE). Click HERE to print your mnemonic card.   Study More! Need a r …
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)