This week, Dr. Boswell dives into one of his favorite areas to diagnose: connective tissue diseases. We break down how these conditions show up on the skin, what they can reveal about a patient’s overall health, and why getting the diagnosis right can quite literally change a life. Dr. Boswell also walks through the role of systemic medications when topical treatments aren’t enough, how he thinks through starting a systemic, and what risks and benefits providers need to keep in mind to truly help these patients long term.