Autoimmune diseases of the skin
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Phone for scheduling an appointment:
03-5305000
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Operating times:
Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, 8:30-13:00
Location:
Hospitalization Building, Outpatient Clinics, Wing 3
Autoimmune diseases occur when the immune system mistakenly attacks the body's own systems, potentially causing harm to the skin, mucous membranes, or internal organs. Autoimmune skin conditions play a significant role in daily dermatology practice at Sheba Medical Center. Diagnosing and treating these conditions can be challenging, underscoring the importance of early and accurate diagnosis, as well as monitoring the response to treatment.
Our clinic specializes in treating autoimmune disorders involving the skin, such as lupus, scleroderma, morphea, dermatomyositis, as well as vesicular diseases like pemphigus and bullous pemphigoid. We also treat rarer diseases such as herpes gestationis and linear IgA dermatosis.
How is the diagnosis made?
At the clinic, our doctors carefully observe suspicious skin lesions associated with different diseases. For example, if we notice blisters or mucosal erosions, it could indicate an autoimmune blistering disease.
Histology - a skin biopsy is performed to check different histological characteristics of the tissues.
Immunofluorescence is a diagnostic test used to confirm suspicions of an autoimmune skin disease. This test is performed using a skin biopsy and detects the presence of autoantibodies in the tissue rather than in the blood.
If the diagnosis is uncertain, we suggest supplementing the investigation with a blood test for antibodies to test for autoantibodies.
