Dystrophic calcinosis cutis in autoimmune connective tissue diseases

Authors

  • Agustina Goglia Dermatology Division, José María Ramos Mejía General Acute Hospital, Autonomous City of Buenos Aires, Argentina
  • Gabriela Bendjuia Dermatology Division, José María Ramos Mejía General Acute Hospital, Autonomous City of Buenos Aires, Argentina

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47196/da.v26i3.2096

Keywords:

calcinosis cutis, dystrophic calcification, autoimmune connective tissue diseases

Abstract

Dystrophic calcinosis cutis can be a manifestation of multiple autoimmune connective tissue diseases, causing from aesthetic repercussion to severe comorbidity. The study of the pathophysiology, where the role of chronic inflammation is highlighted, allows a diverse and combined therapeutic approach to achieve better results, and encourages the early use of aggressive anti-inflammatory drugs.

Author Biographies

Agustina Goglia, Dermatology Division, José María Ramos Mejía General Acute Hospital, Autonomous City of Buenos Aires, Argentina

Dermatologist, Ramos Mejía Hospital

Gabriela Bendjuia, Dermatology Division, José María Ramos Mejía General Acute Hospital, Autonomous City of Buenos Aires, Argentina

Medical Doctor, Collagenopathies Sector, Ramos Mejía Hospital

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Published

2020-09-15

Issue

Section

Continuing Medical Education