
pmid: 21536244
Psoriasis is an autoimmune chronic inflammatory skin disease that is common in Spain. Connective tissue diseases are a heterogeneous group of conditions characterized by the abnormal function or structure of one or more of the elements that make up connective tissue. These diseases are also autoimmune in origin. In spite of the high prevalence of psoriasis in the general population, its association with a connective tissue disease such as systemic lupus erythematosus, dermatomyositis, scleroderma, or rheumatoid arthritis has only occasionally been reported. It is nevertheless important to have an understanding of such associations, given their significant clinical and therapeutic implications. The association between psoriasis and systemic lupus erythematosus is the one most often described, although the few reports available in the literature have mostly involved single cases. This review will also look at the characteristics of patients with psoriasis and dermatomyositis, mainly focusing on clinical features. The associations between psoriasis and either rheumatoid arthritis or systemic sclerosis will be examined more briefly. The review therefore aims to reflect the literature on psoriasis in association with rheumatic diseases, including coverage of etiologic, pathogenic, clinical, and therapeutic aspects. We emphasize that such cases should be managed by a multidisciplinary team in which care will usually be shared by a rheumatologist and a dermatologist.
Arthritis, Rheumatoid, Scleroderma, Systemic, Humans, Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic, Psoriasis, Connective Tissue Diseases
Arthritis, Rheumatoid, Scleroderma, Systemic, Humans, Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic, Psoriasis, Connective Tissue Diseases
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