Division of Rheumatology & Immunology
The Division of Rheumatology and Immunology, part of the Department of Medicine, offers world-class patient care, research programs, and education and training opportunities.
Autoimmune Skin Diseases
Specialized care for autoimmune skin conditions
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Multidisciplinary Treatment for Complex Skin Conditions and Autoimmune Diseases
Leaders from our Division of Rheumatology and Immunology and Department of Dermatology are partnering on innovative approaches to care for individuals with rheumatic diseases. At Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC), we’re proud to provide advanced treatment to patients with various autoimmune skin diseases.
If you have a complex skin condition or autoimmune disease, we offer specialized, disease-specific care. Our extensive research initiatives allow us to care for you with treatments based on the latest findings in the field. We also have access to ongoing clinical trials. Our autoimmune specialists support patients who have secondary systemic rheumatic and skin diseases, such as lupus, psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis.
Rheumatology & Dermatology Collaborative Clinic
The Rheumatology & Dermatology Collaborative Clinic is BIDMC's premier effort in the treatment of complex skin conditions and autoimmune diseases. Our approach emphasizes advanced treatment for patients with secondary systemic rheumatic and skin diseases. We also provide patient education and social support.
You receive individualized therapy from experts in rheumatology and dermatology to target skin and autoimmune diseases at the same time. This provides an efficient, integrated management approach to care. If you need procedures that can be completed at the same time, they’ll be condensed into one visit for ease.
Services
Our specialists provide innovative and compassionate care if you have an autoimmune disorder, such as lupus, dermatomyositis, systemic sclerosis (scleroderma), morphea and vasculitis. Our services include:
- Advanced diagnostic services.
- Clinical trials focusing on lupus and connective tissue diseases.
- On-site specialized nursing care and teaching.
- Systemic therapeutics, including biologic agents and novel therapies.
Who Benefits
You are a candidate for ASDC care if you have or are suspected of having:
- Secondary systemic rheumatic and skin diseases related to an autoimmune condition.
- Complex medical dermatology needs.
- Connective tissue disorders.
If you are a qualifying candidate, you will benefit from our individualized, advanced therapies and our access to ongoing clinical trials.
More About Autoimmune Skin Diseases
Complex Medical Dermatology Clinic
The Complex Medical Dermatology Clinic focuses on rare dermatologic diseases that require advanced therapies.
We manage a variety of conditions, including (but not limited to):
- Autoimmune blistering diseases (pemphigus vulgaris, pemphigus foliaceus, bullous pemphigoid and cicatricial pemphigoid).
- Cutaneous lymphoma.
- Severe psoriasis.
- Dermatomyositis.
- Immunotherapy rashes.
- Neutrophilic dermatoses (pyoderma gangrenosum, Sweet Syndrome).
- Sarcoidosis.
Gastroenterology-Dermatology (GI-Derm) Clinic
Our GI-Derm Clinic specializes in managing skin conditions that occur at the same time as other conditions, such as Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). We also offer expertise in treating skin conditions that result from biologic therapies, such as immunotherapy.
Hidradenitis Suppurativa Program
Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is an inflammatory skin condition. Our team includes dermatologists who are considered international experts in their field and dedicated nursing and pharmacy staff. The dermatology team also coordinates with several specialties to provide comprehensive care:
Psoriasis & Biologicals Program
We provide multiple treatments, including biologic and systemic immunosuppressive/immunomodulatory therapies, for patients with a variety of conditions:
- Autoimmune disorders
- Connective tissue diseases
- Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS)
- Psoriasis
- Pyoderma gangrenosum and other neutrophilic dermatoses
Meet the Team
Our team provides expert care for complex skin conditions and autoimmune diseases.
