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Autoimmune Skin Disease Program

Living with an autoimmune skin disease can be challenging. These conditions can affect your skin, as well as organs, joints, and tissues. Our dermatologists in this specialized program are experts in the diagnosis and management of autoimmune skin disease. Given the multisystem nature of many autoimmune conditions, we routinely partner with other specialists to provide comprehensive, collaborative, and specialized care tailored to help you meet your care goals.
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Expert care for all types of autoimmune skin diseases

Your immune system helps protect against germs. But sometimes, it makes mistakes like attacking healthy cells, and in doing so, causing an autoimmune disease. Autoimmune skin disease can cause a range of conditions, from skin rashes, hardened skin, blisters, and other symptoms. Our dermatologists have specialized expertise in caring for these complex, difficult-to-treat skin diseases.

Mass General Brigham houses one of the largest Autoimmune Skin Disease Programs in the world. Our experts are uniquely trained to provide up to date, novel, and cutting-edge treatment options for all patients with autoimmune skin disease—including newly diagnosed or difficult-to-treat disease.

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Our team approach to your unique needs

Our dermatologists partner with other immune system experts to provide you with a comprehensive, personalized care plan that helps you look and feel better.
Experts in difficult-to-treat connective tissue diseases
Connective tissue diseases and other autoimmune disorders like lupus and scleroderma have the potential to affect your skin, joints, muscles, and bones (musculoskeletal system). These conditions require expert care from dermatologists and rheumatologists. We have dedicated programs and clinics to help protect your skin and musculoskeletal system. Additionally, Massachusetts General Hospital is nationally recognized for its expertise in connective tissue diseases and serves as a Harvard Medical School teaching program.
Specialty clinics for psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, and more conditions

Specialists at our Psoriasis Therapeutics Clinic provide comprehensive care incorporating the most advanced treatment for patients with concomitant systemic rhematic and skin diseases, including psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis.

Our Connective Tissues Disease Clinic specialists provide innovative and comprehensive care for patients with lupus, dermatomyositis, systemic sclerosis (scleroderma), morphea, vasculitis, and other autoimmune diseases.

Advanced services for bullous pemphigoid and other bullous diseases

Bullous diseases cause painful, fluid-filled blisters that easily break. Some types cause blisters in your eyes, mouth, and nose.

At our Bullous Disease Clinic, you receive expert care from dermatologists who specialize in treating these rare skin conditions. When needed, they partner with Mass General Brigham vision specialists (ophthalmologists), and ear, nose, and throat doctors (otolaryngologists) to manage all symptoms.

Multispecialty care

When appropriate, our dermatologists partner with other autoimmune disease specialists at Mass General Brigham to meet all your healthcare needs.  Other specialists our experts routinely collaborate with include:

  • Nephrology
  • Plastic Surgery
  • Pulmonology
  • Rheumatology
  • Ophthalmology
  • Oral Medicine
  • Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (ENT)
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Autoimmune skin diseases and treatments

There are many autoimmune skin diseases, each with unique signs. We provide expert care for common and rare autoimmune skin diseases, including newly diagnosed and difficult to treat cases.
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Autoimmune skin disease research

Our autoimmune skin disease specialists participate in national research and clinical trials. You may be able to try promising new therapies still in development.
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Our autoimmune skin disease experts provide a range of services. They partner with other specialists across our system to meet all your healthcare needs.

  • Dermatology

    Our dermatologists care for a wide range of hair, skin, and nail concerns, from acne to nail infections, hair loss, and skin cancer. Schedule an appointment.

  • Allergy and Clinical Immunology

    Access the most advanced clinical assessments, diagnostic tests, and treatments for the spectrum of allergic diseases and immune deficiency disorders at Mass General Brigham.

  • General Dermatology

    We offer the region’s most extensive range of general dermatology services for all types of skin, hair, and nail conditions. See how we can help you.

  • Dermatology

    Our dermatologists care for a wide range of hair, skin, and nail concerns, from acne to nail infections, hair loss, and skin cancer. Schedule an appointment.

  • Rheumatology, Inflammation, and Immunity

    Receive comprehensive, expert care in New England for rheumatoid arthritis, Lyme arthritis, and other rheumatic diseases at Mass General Brigham.

  • Cutaneous Vasculitis Service

    The Cutaneous Vasculitis Service provides high-quality clinical care to patients in a timely manner and incorporates consideration of systemic disease beyond the skin.

  • Lupus Program

    Get expert lupus care at Mass General Brigham. Our expert team provides advanced treatments and personalized support.

  • Scleroderma Program

    The Mass General Brigham Scleroderma Program specializes in the care of patients with scleroderma and related fibrosing conditions.

  • Cutaneous Sarcoidosis and Granulomatous Diseases

    We offer expert dermatology services and multidisciplinary care for people with cutaneous sarcoidosis and chronic granulomatous diseases. Learn more.

  • General Dermatology

    We offer the region’s most extensive range of general dermatology services for all types of skin, hair, and nail conditions. See how we can help you.

  • Autoinflammatory Diseases Program

    The Autoinflammatory Diseases Program at Mass General Brigham provides specialty care for patients with known or suspected autoinflammatory diseases or recurrent fever syndromes.

  • IgG4-Related Systemic Disease Program

    The Mass General Brigham IgG4-Related Systemic Disease Program is a national leader in the areas of clinical care and research for this recently recognized condition.

  • Hidradenitis Suppurativa and Neutrophilic Dermatosis Service

    The Hidradenitis Suppurativa and Neutrophilic Dermatosis Service provides comprehensive care for patients with hidradenitis suppurativa and other inflammatory conditions associated with neutrophils.

  • Allergy and Clinical Immunology

    Access the most advanced clinical assessments, diagnostic tests, and treatments for the spectrum of allergic diseases and immune deficiency disorders at Mass General Brigham.

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Contact the Autoimmune Skin Disease Program

Call us to speak with a team member who can help you understand your options and guide you to the care that is right for you. With locations throughout New England and support for patients traveling from outside the United States, we make it easier to access coordinated, expert care.
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Brigham and Women’s Hospital
617-525-9496

Massachusetts General Hospital
617-726-2914

Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital
617-983-7324

Martha’s Vineyard Hospital
508-693-8183

Nantucket Cottage Hospital
508-825-1000

International
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