Wounds of All Kinds

Auto Immune

Healing auto immune related wounds usually involves collaboration among different specialties, including rheumatology and dermatology. Sometimes, the mere presence or appearance of a wound can help a provider diagnose one of these conditions. These wounds are frequently treated with topical steroids and are generally not debrided. These wounds can be painful or have violaceous and irregular borders. Some of the medications used to treat autoimmune disease can also delay wound healing.