Purpose of Review
We review the cutaneous manifestations of connective tissue disease (CTD) in the inpatient setting. Dermatologists are often consulted by the admitting team to help with skin signs of CTD to reach a diagnosis in new patients, as well as in managing catastrophic cutaneous complications of CTD. Therefore, we discuss here the common and characteristic cutaneous manifestations. Also, we discuss the catastrophic cutaneous complications of CTD and how to manage them.
Recent Findings
We review and summarize the current literature of characteristic cutaneous manifestations and cutaneous emergencies of CTD. We present the most recent and evidence-based management of these cutaneous manifestations.
Summary
CTD in the inpatient setting represents both the most subtle presentations and the most severe. Dermatologic review can be invaluable in aiding the managing team reach a firm diagnosis as well as providing the current knowledge of how to manage these cutaneous problems.