Cutaneous Lupus - Yale Medicine Explains

People with autoimmune diseases often face a complicated journey to diagnosis and treatment. Those whose skin is affected face the additional stigma of having symptoms that are visible to everyone they meet. Doctors in Yale Medicine's dermatology and rheumatology departments work closely together to help people with autoimmune diseases such as lupus and scleroderma look and feel as good as possible. They not only provide warm, personal patient care, but also participate in research to advance treatment of skin conditions associated with autoimmune diseases for people all around the world. Autoimmune diseases tend to bring complicated symptoms. Many people with these conditions see doctors in several medical specialties. Lupus and scleroderma are two that primarily affect the skin, requiring dermatology care. But these diseases may also affect connective tissues, which are treated by a rheumatologist. “At Yale Medicine, we aim for an interdisciplinary approach for patients who may require the expertise of multiple specialists,” says Sarika Manoj Ramachandran, MD, a Yale Medicine dermatologist and assistant professor of dermatology at Yale School of Medicine.

[dianad.]

This video needs photos of the various skin issues

[elchinn]

Please Keep talking doctor..it sounds good. Thank you. It was helpful.

[mylene]

Thank you for the information. It was very helpful. I actually sent a link to my dermatologist. I have lupus and suffering from hair loss. Just beginning my scalp treatments and will soon be getting injections. The only problem I keep running into is finding a dermatologist who is familiar with dealing with African American skin and hair type/texture. This is where many dermatologist I feel are lacking in knowledge beyond what they learn in medical school. It would be helpful to partner with a skilled cosmetologist as a consult to assist in the proper hair/scalp regime that would be a benefit in dealing with patients with my hair type.

[rawmotiongraphicsart]

Thank You for Your honesty delivered with sensiivity :)

[mimsl]

My rheumatologist explained this to me today. Soooo hard to get control of this very mysterious condition.

[reason]

I am a long term Sjogrens patient and now have cutaneous lupus as well. Autoimmune diseases are non- forgiving!

[barbandsarge]

I have cutaneous lupus.... it (so far) only affects my arms. The itching is beyond bearable. I'm on medication (Hydroxychloroquine), a steroid ointment and still I itch. The more I scratch, the itchier it gets. For me, the ONLY relief is an ice pack. My skin has toughened up so much from scratching I can put the ice pack directly on my skin. I'm 65 - the itch started 4 years ago.... I wasn't diagnosed until last year.
I'm surprised this woman didn't mention the itching. If my dermatologist doesn't find something to help get this torture under control I don't know how I'm going to survive.

[gpants]

Awesome, easy to understand video. Thank you.

[r.awilson]

I will share with my coworker who is getting no help from Kaiser in Ca.

[crysclassy]

You did an awesome job explaining this

[bankerssilvermoon]

So I get a severe rash from the sun every year in the spring. Biopsy says Lupus but Drs bloodwork says no as does the Dr, is this common?

[weeannstephaniesambrano]

Anti malarial drugs didn’t work for me. Had severe urticaria. I’m using spf 50 products. I’m suffering with scarring on the scalp. Loosing too much hairs especially on the hair line. What do you think I should do best?

[SeragNoah-pcgh]

Please any one here im have mystery rheumatology condition please help me any doctor my kidneys and blood in urine and sun sensitivity and many symptoms please

[carolbodie]

You are really helping me alot and I appreciate your work so much Dr Ogoh I recommend you, thank for curing my lupus infections✔️✔️

[crysclassy]

Just got diagnosed with cutaneous lupus it’s horrible and severe

[ykshine]

Giving thanks to Dr Ekan is something I will always take personal because he brought me back to my full health

[elvisandmom]

Can you have lupus and Hashimoto at the same time

[rahmatansari]

Meeting Dr Ewi1 on YouTube has really been one of the best day of my life after years of suffering I have been finally cured from lupus thanks doc God bless you,

[Syedlbrahim]

The treatment I am taking also includes vitamin E 400mg and neurobian.

[nezrinnagiyeva]

Hi guys, after meeting my doctor and he confirmed that I had Urticaria, I was so scared that it shouldn't hurt my family. I made all provisions to cure myself when I found out the drugs were not working. But to no avail. Until doctor Iyhere on youtube made everything possible.