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Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases

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Skin Diseases: Acne | Blistering Diseases | Dermatitis (Inflammation, Rash) | Growths | Hives | Ichthyosis | Itching | Infections of the Skin | Mastocytosis | Pigmentation Disorders| Psoriasis | Rosacea | Ulcers

Other Diseases: Connective Tissue Diseases | Hair Diseases | Nail Diseases | Sweating Disorders

Other Topics: Skin Disease (General) | Anatomy | Aging Skin | Body Piercing and Tattoos | Skin Disease Treatment | Sun Exposure

Connective Tissue Diseases

(Jump to: General Information | Congenital Contractural Arachnodactyly | Cutis Laxa | Fasciitis | Loeys-Dietz Syndrome | Lupus | Marfan Syndrome | Mixed Connective Tissue Disease | Pseudoxanthoma Elasticum | Scleroderma | Tumors | Other Connective Tissue Diseases )

General Information
Anatomy of Connective Tissue:Polychondritis Educational Society, Ltd.
Hereditary Connective Tissue Disorders:Merck Manual, Home Edition
Q & A: Heritable Disorders of Connective Tissue:NIAMS
Center for Marfan Syndrome and Related Connective Tissue Disorders:Lucile Packard Children's Hospital
Connective Tissue Disorders:MedlinePlus

Congenital Contractural Arachnodactyly
Congenital Contractural Arachnodactyly (Beals Syndrome):University of Texas
Related Disorders: Beals Syndrome:National Marfan Foundation
Congenital Contractural Arachnodactyly:Genetics Home Reference, NLM
Congenital Contractural Arachnodactyly:GeneReviews

Cutis Laxa
Cutis Laxa:Merck Manual, Home Edition
Cutis Laxa:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
X-Linked Cutis Laxa, see Metabolic Diseases, Copper Transport Disorders, Occipital Horn Syndrome

Desmoid Tumors (Fibromatosis)
Desmoid Tumor:Children's Hospital Boston
About Desmoid Tumors:Desmoid Tumor Research Foundation
Fibromatosis:DermNet NZ

Fasciitis
Eosinophilic Fasciitis
Eosinophilic Fasciitis:Merck Manual, Home Edition
Eosinophilic Fasciitis:MedicineNet
Eosinophilic Fasciitis:DermNet NZ
Necrotizing Fasciitis
Flesh-Eating Disease:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Necrotizing Fasciitis (Flesh-Eating Bacteria):WebMD
NF Fact Sheet:National Necrotizing Fasciitis Foundation
Necrotising Fasciitis:DermNet NZ
Plantar Fasciitis
See Musculoskeletal System, Foot Disorders

Loeys-Dietz Syndrome
Medical Characteristics:Loeys-Dietz Syndrome Foundation
Related Disorders: Loeys-Dietz:National Marfan Foundation
Loeys-Dietz Syndrome:GeneReviews

Lupus
General Information
Introduction to Lupus:Lupus Foundation of America
Lupus Information:Johns Hopkins Arthritis
Types of Lupus:Lupus Foundation of America
Individualized Information:Lupus Foundation of America
Lupus:Research Results, NIH [PDF]
Lupus:MedlinePlus
Living With Lupus
Basics for Better Living:Lupus Foundation of America
Living With Lupus:Nemours Foundation
Lupus: A Patient Care Guide for Nurses and Other Health Professionals:NIAMS
Patient Care Guide: Patient Information:NIAMS
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus:NIAMS [Order printed copy]
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE):Cleveland Clinic
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE):UpToDate Patient Information
Lupus and Pregnancy, see Pregnancy and Childbirth, Risks to Pregnancy
Lupus Erythematosus and Oral Health:Columbia University College of Dental Medicine
Neurological Sequelae of Lupus:NINDS
Diagnosis and Treatment of Lupus:Lupus Foundation of America
Managing Lupus with Prasterone:American College of Rheumatology
Cutaneous (Skin) Lupus
Skin Disease in Lupus:Lupus Foundation of America
Discoid Lupus Erythematosus:AOCD
Drug-Induced Lupus
Drug-Induced Lupus Erythematosus:Lupus Foundation of America
Neonatal Lupus
Neonatal Lupus:NORD
Neonatal Lupus:European Lupus Erythematosus Federation

Marfan Syndrome
General Information
Marfan Syndrome:NHLBI
Marfan Syndrome:NIAMS [Order printed copy]
What are the Characteristics of the Marfan Syndrome?:National Marfan Foundation
Emergency Situations:National Marfan Foundation
Related Disorders:National Marfan Foundation
Marfan Syndrome:MedlinePlus
Treatment of Marfan Syndrome
Finding the Right Doctor:National Marfan Foundation
Center for Marfan Syndrome and Related Connective Tissue Disorders:Lucile Packard Children's Hospital
Marfan Syndrome and Related Aortic Disorders:Stanford Hospital & Clinics
Specific Aspects of Marfan Syndrome
Eyes
Living with the Marfan Syndrome: Eyes:National Marfan Foundation
Pediatric Eye Issues:National Marfan Foundation
Management of Dislocated Lenses:National Marfan Foundation
Heart and Blood Vessels
Living with the Marfan Syndrome: Heart and Blood Vessels:National Marfan Foundation
Marfan Syndrome:Cleveland Clinic Heart & Vascular Institute
Emergency Diagnosis and Treatment of Aortic Dissection:National Marfan Foundation
Other Specific Concerns
Living with the Marfan Syndrome: Children:National Marfan Foundation
Living with the Marfan Syndrome: Dental Concerns:National Marfan Foundation
Living with the Marfan Syndrome: Dural Ectasia:National Marfan Foundation
Living with the Marfan Syndrome: Lungs:National Marfan Foundation
Living with the Marfan Syndrome: Pregnancy and Reproduction:National Marfan Foundation
Living with the Marfan Syndrome: Skeleton and Joints:National Marfan Foundation
Genetics of Marfan Syndrome
Marfan Syndrome:Genetics Home Reference, NLM
Marfan Syndrome:GeneReviews

Mixed Connective Tissue Disease
Mixed Connective Tissue Disease:Mayo Clinic
Lupus and Overlap:Lupus Foundation of America
Mixed Connective Tissue Disease vs. Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease:MedicineNet

Pseudoxanthoma Elasticum
Pseudoxanthoma Elasticum:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
PXE General Bulletin:PXE International
Medical Bulletins for the Patient and Family:PXE International
Pseudoxanthoma Elasticum:Genetics Home Reference, NLM
Pseudoxanthoma Elasticum:GeneReviews

Scleroderma
Scleroderma:NIAMS [Order printed copy]
What Is Scleroderma?:Scleroderma Research Foundation
Scleroderma:Cleveland Clinic
Pediatric Scleroderma:Cleveland Clinic
CREST:AOCD
Treatment Information:Scleroderma Research Foundation
Medication Information:Scleroderma Foundation
Living With Scleroderma:Scleroderma Research Foundation
Reports, Updates, Advances:Scleroderma Research Foundation
Physician Referral List:Scleroderma Research Foundation
Scleroderma Research and Treatment Centers:Scleroderma Foundation
Scleroderma:MedlinePlus

Index to Other Connective Tissue Diseases
Cartilage Diseases
Dermatomyositis
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
Epidermolysis Bullosa
Mucopolysaccharidosis
Osteogenesis Imperfecta
Polymyositis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Stickler Syndrome
Type II Collagen Conditions
Type XI Collagen Conditions

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