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Autoimmune Myositis
Necrotizing myopathy is associated with higher CK levels, greater level of muscle weakness, less systemic
Autoimmune Myositis ... Dermatomyositis ... can present with rash ... , Shaw sign, holster ... see mechanics hands
Shawl sign poikiloderma in Dermatomyositis

Poikiloderma in general is a common finding in older individuals with chronic
Shawl sign poikiloderma ... RashDecisionz #Shawl ... #Rash #Dermatomyositis ... #Dermatology #Clinical ... #Photo #Neck
Dermatomyositis with heliotrope rash, shawl sign, and Gottron's papules

A middle-aged man describes progressive difficulty combing his
with heliotrope rash ... , shawl sign, and ... 1) heliotrope rash ... GottronsPapules #dermatology ... #clinical #photo
ANTI-MDA5 DERMATOMYOSITIS

Cutaneous manifestations:
• Periorbital heliotrope (blue-purple) rash with edema
• Erythematous rash on the face, or the
(blue-purple) rash ... (in a shawl sign ... fingertips ("mechanic’s hands ... • Mechanic's hands ... #rheumatology #dermatology
Gottron's Papules in Dermatomyositis

Another classic clue is Gottron's papules which are small grouped flat topped papules
tendons on the hands ... Gottrons #Papules #Rash ... #Dermatomyositis ... #Dermatology #Clinical ... #Photo #Hands #
Erythemas Summarized
Erythema ab igne
 • A dermatosis that results from repeated exposure to heat (fires, heating
malignancies, autoimmune ... patches on the face, neck ... on the back of hands ... other autoimmune ... differential #diagnosis #dermatology
Poikiloderma of Civatte (Photodamage Poikiloderma)

Poikiloderma in general is a common finding in older individuals with chronic
poikiloderma of dermatomyositis ... more confluent and ... #Photodamage #Rash ... #Dermatology #Clinical ... #Photo #Neck
Anti-NXP-2 Dermatomyositis

What?
DM with generalized subcutaneous edema
Pts have more myalgias, more severe weakness, and an increased prevalence
weakness in the neck ... (blue-purple) rash ... • Erythematous rash ... (in a shawl sign ... #rheumatology #dermatology
Vancomycin induced Leukocytoclastic Vasculitis (LCV) of the Hand
70 M vertebral osteomyelitis on vancomycin and cefepime for
Vasculitis (LCV) of the Hand ... diffuse palpable rash ... Vasculitis #LCV #Hand ... #skinrash #dermatology ... #clinical #photo
Autoimmune Myositis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Inflammatory Myopathies: Commonly symmetric proximal muscle weakness, no substantial muscle pain
Autoimmune Myositis ... Symptoms: • Gottron rash ... Gottron sign) • Shawl ... • Mechanic's hands ... antibodies #Autoimmune