Autoimmune Skin Disorders
January 2019
TLDR The document concludes that autoimmune skin disorders are treated with corticosteroids and immunosuppressive drugs.
The document discusses various autoimmune skin disorders, including autoimmune bullous diseases, collagen vascular diseases, alopecia areata (AA), vitiligo, lupus erythematosus (LE), scleroderma, and psoriasis. LE is characterized by skin inflammation and the production of autoantibodies against nuclear antigens. Scleroderma can be localized to the skin or involve systemic issues like vascular abnormalities and connective tissue sclerosis. AA is noted for causing sudden hair loss in specific areas or across the entire body. Psoriasis is described as a chronic skin condition with symptoms of thickened, red, and crusty plaques. The treatment for most of these autoimmune disorders typically involves systemic corticosteroids and immunosuppressive drugs.
