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Erythema Annulare Centrifugum (EAC),
This is erythema annulare centrifugum (EAC), one of the “figurate erythemas.” These lesions
Erythema Annulare ... is eating blue cheese ... Most cases are idiopathic ... Centrifugum #EAC #clinical ... #photo #dermatology
Heliotrope Rash in Dermatomyositis

Peri-orbital edema and the heliotrope rash that we are all familiar with. Eyelid
Heliotrope Rash in Dermatomyositis ... of “violaceous” erythema ... Heliotrope #Rash #Dermatomyositis ... #Dermatology #Clinical ... #Photo #Face
Erythema Nodosum: In this case, E. Nodosum has occured secondary to 
Streptococcal infection.
Photo credit, Josh Fierer,
Erythema Nodosum ... : In this case, ... Photo credit, Josh ... #Dermatology #SkinRash ... #Photo #UCSDH
Gottron's Papules in Dermatomyositis

Another classic clue is Gottron's papules which are small grouped flat topped papules
Gottron's Papules in Dermatomyositis ... surrounded by erythema ... elbows, knees) and erythema ... #Dermatology #Clinical ... #Photo #Hands #
Holster Sign in Dermatomyositis

Interestingly, poikiloderma and violaceous erythema can occur in sun protected areas as well
Holster Sign in Dermatomyositis ... and violaceous erythema ... Thighs #SkinRash #Dermatomyositis ... #Dermatology #Clinical ... #Photo
Mechanic’s Hands in Dermatomyositis

Finally, mechanic’s hands which are common to Anti-synthetase syndrome and another type of
Mechanic’s Hands in Dermatomyositis ... typically present with erythema ... Hands #SkinRash #Dermatomyositis ... #Dermatology #Clinical ... #Photo
Lindsay's Nails (Half-and-half Nails)
Distal brown transverse band seen in kidney disease. Caused by increased pigment deposition.

#Lindsays
Nails) Distal brown ... Caused by increased ... pigment deposition ... #PhysicalExam #Clinical ... #Photo #HalfAndHalf
Psoriasiform Scalp Findings in Dermatomyositis

Scalp: DM patients can present with a psoriasiform scalp eruption characterized redness,
Scalp Findings in Dermatomyositis ... presenting sign in some cases ... #Dermatomyositis ... #Dermatology #Clinical ... #Photo
Raynaud's in Dark Skin
In general for darker skin, most aspects of the skin exam stay constant
- Steven Chen ... Raynauds #Dark #Skin #dermatology ... #brown #clinical ... #photos #hands
Moccasin-variety Tinea Pedis 
70 M chronic scaly feet. Over the years: rash has itched only occasionally;
dermatophytes cause ... hyperkeratotic w/ erythema ... demarcation line of erythema ... Variety #type #clinical ... #photo #foot #dermatology