Autoimmune conditions that affect skin, blood vessels, muscles, and sometimes organs. Common examples are lupus, dermatomyositis, scleroderma, and mixed connective tissue disease.

If you have a photosensitive rash, finger ulcers, purple eyelids with weak shoulders, tight shiny skin, or non healing purpura. Early review improves outcomes.

With a skin examination, biopsy with or without direct immunofluorescence, and targeted blood tests such as ANA, ENA panel, and complement levels. We add organ screening if needed.

No. They are autoimmune and do not spread from person to person.

Photoprotection, topical anti inflammatory medicines and systemic therapy such as hydroxychloroquine, methotrexate, mycophenolate, or short steroid courses. Plans are personalised and monitored.

Yes when supervised. We arrange baseline and periodic eye checks and lab monitoring.

Yes. Daily SPF 50, sun protective clothing, regular moisturising, and gentle cleansers help. Keep hands and feet warm if you have Raynaud’s.

Sometimes. We screen with urine tests, blood work, chest imaging, pulmonary function tests, and echocardiography when indicated. Early detection guides treatment.

Usually every 4 to 8 weeks at the start, then spaced out once stable. Visits include skin checks and lab review.

Yes. At Muthu Skin, Hair and Laser Clinic in Mogappair West we co manage with rheumatology and physicians. We also see patients from Mogappair East, Nolambur, Ayanambakkam, and Anna Nagar.