RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS

CUTANEOUS MANIFESTATIONS

Authors

  • Atiya Mahboob Sheikh Zahid Medical Complex, Lahore.
  • Munir Akthar Saleemi King Edward Medical College, Lahore.
  • Farrukh Iqbal Sheikh Zahid Medical Complex, Lahore.
  • Zafar Iqbal Sheikh Zahid Medical Complex, Lahore.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.29309/TPMJ/2001.8.01.5453

Abstract

Rheumatoid arthritis (R.A) is an intense inflammatory process involving all organ systems. Although articular involvement is the most prominent manifestation of the disease, inflamation of other tissues including skin
is common1. Lesions in the eyes, heart and lungs can be serious and may lead to significant disability or
even death. R.A is a disease with worldwide distribution, affecting all ethnic groups. Women are effected more often than men. All age groups can be affected, but there is an increasing incidence with advancing age2. R.A has been relatively ignored by dermatologists. It is the intention of this review to show the
contribution and role which can be played by dermatologist in the diagnosis and management of  the disease. 

Author Biographies

Atiya Mahboob, Sheikh Zahid Medical Complex, Lahore.

Department of Dermatology, Division of Medicine,

Munir Akthar Saleemi, King Edward Medical College, Lahore.

Department of Preventive Pediatrics,

Farrukh Iqbal, Sheikh Zahid Medical Complex, Lahore.

Department of Medicine,

Zafar Iqbal, Sheikh Zahid Medical Complex, Lahore.

Head of Department of Medicine,

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Published

2001-03-14

Issue

Vol. 8 No. 01 (2001): Vol 08 No 01

Section

Articles