A practical approach to cutaneous sarcoidosis. Am J Clin Dermatol 2014 Aug;15(4):283-97
Date
05/14/2014Pubmed ID
24820822DOI
10.1007/s40257-014-0079-3Scopus ID
2-s2.0-84904463339 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site) 44 CitationsAbstract
Sarcoidosis is a chronic inflammatory disorder that has the potential to affect multiple organs, including the skin. Its cutaneous manifestations are varied and can provide clues to underlying systemic manifestations. Unfortunately, they also can be disfiguring. Therapy is usually directed at the organ system most severely affected, which often may help cutaneous disease. However, cutaneous disease may be recalcitrant to treatment directed at extracutaneous disease, or it may be severe enough to require targeted therapy. This article focuses on the dermatologist's role in recognizing and diagnosing cutaneous sarcoidosis, evaluating patients for systemic disease involvement, and treating the skin manifestations of sarcoidosis.
Author List
Wanat KA, Rosenbach MAuthor
Karolyn A. Wanat MD Chair, Professor in the Dermatology department at Medical College of WisconsinMESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold
DermatologyHumans
Sarcoidosis
Severity of Illness Index
Skin
Skin Diseases
