What the rheumatologist can learn from the dermatologist-or: nobody can separate good friends : Interfaces of both domains

Rheumatology and dermatology are two medical disciplines, which are closely interwoven with each other. Frequent direct areas of cooperation are with psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, connective tissue diseases and vasculitis. As a whole, chronic inflammatory diseases are frequently associated with cu...

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Published in:Zeitschrift für Rheumatologie 2018-08, Vol.77 (6), p.484-492
Main Authors: Schäkel, K, Schirra, A
Format: Article
Language:ger
Subjects:
Arthritis, Psoriatic
Dermatologists
Friends
Humans
Rheumatologists
Rheumatology
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Summary:Rheumatology and dermatology are two medical disciplines, which are closely interwoven with each other. Frequent direct areas of cooperation are with psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, connective tissue diseases and vasculitis. As a whole, chronic inflammatory diseases are frequently associated with cutaneous manifestations and require a specialized dermatological treatment. The diagnosis and treatment of adverse cutaneous reactions to systemic rheumatological treatment creates an additional area requiring a collaborative effort. The close cooperation between rheumatology and dermatology clinics, beeing established in many institutions, has many advantages for our patients, especially in those with a complex course of the disease. Furthermore, it presents a valuable opportunity to learn from each other. The successful establishment of inflammation centers in some larger hospitals is proof for the development of an intensified interdisciplinary treatment of patients.
ISSN:1435-1250
DOI:10.1007/s00393-018-0499-1