Abstract
Relapsing polychondritis, or RP, is a rare connective tissue disease characterized by relapsing-remitting destructive inflammation of the cartilaginous and other proteoglycan-rich structures in the body. Given the relatively low incidence of RP, a concise clinically relevant guide, focusing on the cutaneous manifestations of this serious disease, is lacking. In this review, we provide the dermatologist with an approach to diagnosing RP and a guide to its initial work-up, and management. We close with an overview of the currently available treatment modalities for RP.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 77-86 |
| Number of pages | 10 |
| Journal | American Journal of Clinical Dermatology |
| Volume | 18 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Feb 1 2017 |
| Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Dermatology
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Smylie, A. L., Malhotra, N., & Brassard, A. (2017). Relapsing Polychondritis: A Review and Guide for the Dermatologist. American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 18(1), 77-86. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40257-016-0226-0