Nailfold capillaroscopy (NFC) is a valuable tool to detect microcirculation abnormalities in connective tissue diseases (CTDs). However, whether the universal serial bus (USB) digital microscopy used as onychoscopy is as effective as the videocapillaroscopy in determining the diagnostic and prognostic values of CTDs remains to be determined. This study aims to investigate NFC features of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), dermatomyositis (DM), and systemic sclerosis (SSc) patients and compare with normal controls as well as examine which feature could differentiate among CTDs.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAcquired hemophilia A (AHA) is a rare autoimmune disorder with high morbidity and mortality. It results from the development of circulating autoantibodies against factor VIII. AHA can be seen in association with autoimmune vesiculobullous diseases, autoimmune diseases, malignancy, pregnancy, and medications.
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