- National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
Arthritis and Rheumatic Diseases Arthritis is a type of rheumatic disease Rheumatic diseases usually affect joints, tendons, ligaments, bones, and muscles
- Raynaud’s Phenomenon: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Steps to Take
Who Treats Raynaud’s Phenomenon? Raynaud’s phenomenon is primarily treated by: Rheumatologists, doctors who treat diseases of the joints, muscles, and bones Rheumatologists are also specialists in autoimmune diseases They treat Raynaud’s phenomenon because it sometimes occurs in association with rheumatic diseases, like lupus Other specialists who may be involved in your care include
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (Lupus): Diagnosis, Treatment, and Steps . . .
Who Treats Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (Lupus)? Most people will see a rheumatologist for their lupus treatment A rheumatologist is a doctor who specializes in rheumatic diseases, such as arthritis and other inflammatory or autoimmune disorders Clinical immunologists, doctors who specialize in immune system disorders, may also treat people with lupus Other health care providers may provide
- Scleroderma Symptoms, Types, Causes, Risk Factors | NIAMS
Scleroderma is an autoimmune disease that causes areas of tight, hard skin, but can also harm blood vessels and organs Symptoms vary by type of scleroderma
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Scleroderma is considered an autoimmune disease, in which much of the tissue damage is thought to be caused by the patient’s own immune system Clinically, this progressive disease is challenging to treat or prevent since there is no proven, approved therapy to alter the underlying cause
- Psoriasis Symptoms, Causes, Risk Factors | NIAMS
Psoriasis is a chronic autoimmune skin disease where patches of skin become red scaly Learn more about the types, symptoms, possible causes of psoriasis
- Pemphigus: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Steps to Take
Pemphigus is a rare disease that causes blistering of the skin the inside of the mouth, nose, throat, eyes, genitals Learn about this autoimmune disease
- Sjögren’s Disease: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Steps to Take
A rheumatologist (a specialist in autoimmune diseases) may diagnose the disease However, an ophthalmologist (eye doctor) or a dentist may also perform certain tests to help make the diagnosis The diagnosis is based on how well the tear and salivary glands are working and whether there is evidence of autoimmunity
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