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Authoritative facts about the skin from the New Zealand Dermatological Society Incorporated.

Connective tissue diseases

Connective tissue diseases are caused by problems with collagen (a group of support structures) and can have a vascular component. Many connective tissue diseases share common signs and symptoms and can be hard to tell apart.

Dermatomyositis
Eosinophilic fasciitis
Erythema multiforme
Erythema nodosum
Lupus erythematosus
Mixed connective tissue disease
Morphoea
Raynaud disease
Rheumatoid arthritis
Scleroderma (localised)
Scleredema
Scleromyxoedema
Sjögren syndrome
Systemic sclerosis
Vasculitis

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