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Methods for objective assessment of skin involvement in systemic sclerosis
Ruhani Desai1, Harshdeep Chawla2, Kirill Larin2
1Division of Rheumatology, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston.
Current Opinion in Rheumatology
|August 22, 2023
Summary
New imaging tools show promise for assessing skin fibrosis in systemic sclerosis (SSc). These advancements could lead to better treatments for SSc skin involvement, a significant disease burden.
Area of Science:
- Rheumatology
- Dermatology
- Medical Imaging
Background:
- Systemic sclerosis (SSc) primarily affects the skin with fibrosis.
- Current treatments for SSc skin involvement are limited due to assessment challenges.
- Accurate outcome measures are crucial for developing effective therapies.
Conclusions:
- Novel imaging techniques offer a promising avenue for quantifying SSc skin fibrosis.
- Standardization and validation are essential for clinical utility.
- Improved assessment tools can accelerate the development of treatments for SSc skin disease.
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