Pearls in Dermatology-Rheumatology Collaboration
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- A positive ANA on its own is of no diagnostic value. Only order an ANA if there are signs and/or symptoms of cutaneous tissue disease.
- Remember, malar rash of lupus spares nasolabial folds.
- Presence of + ANA without signs of Cutaneous Tissue Disease does not require periodic rheumatic check-ups.