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ANTI-MDA5 DERMATOMYOSITIS

Cutaneous manifestations:
• Periorbital heliotrope (blue-purple) rash with edema
• Erythematous rash on the face, or the
(blue-purple) rash ... • Erythematous rash ... Clinical and ... #rheumatology #dermatology ... #diagnosis
Dermatomyositis
A middle-aged man describes progressive difficulty combing his hair and rising from a seated position over
1) heliotrope rash ... , 2) shawl sign, ... and 3) Gottron's papules ... HeliotropeRash #Gottrons #Papules ... #Clinical #Photo
Dermatofibroma 
 - Skin-colored to brown papule or nodule 
 - Firm, indurated texture 
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Skin-colored to brown papule ... Male - Dimple sign ... Dermatofibroma #Dermatology ... #Diagnosis #Benign ... #Clinical #Photo
Dermatomyositis (DM) and Polymyositis (PM): Pathogenesis and clinical findings
Elevated Antinuclear Antibodies: Anti-Jo-1, Anti-OJ, Anti-Mi2, Anti-SRP, Anti-EJ,
Dermatomyositis ... Pathogenesis and clinical ... -> Heliotrope Rash ... #PM #Diagnosis ... Pathophysiology #Signs
Dermatomyositis with heliotrope rash, shawl sign, and Gottron's papules

A middle-aged man describes progressive difficulty combing his
with heliotrope rash ... Gottron's papules ... 1) heliotrope rash ... GottronsPapules #dermatology ... #clinical #photo
Gottron's Papules in Dermatomyositis

Another classic clue is Gottron's papules which are small grouped flat topped papules
Gottron's Papules ... in Dermatomyositis ... #Rash #Dermatomyositis ... #Dermatology #Clinical ... #Photo #Hands #
Anti-NXP-2 Dermatomyositis

What?
DM with generalized subcutaneous edema
Pts have more myalgias, more severe weakness, and an increased prevalence
DM with generalized ... to have typical DM ... (blue-purple) rash ... Clinical and ... #rheumatology #dermatology
Holster Sign in Dermatomyositis

Interestingly, poikiloderma and violaceous erythema can occur in sun protected areas as well
Dermatomyositis ... of DM located along ... Thighs #SkinRash #Dermatomyositis ... #Dermatology #Clinical ... #Photo
Psoriasiform Scalp Findings in Dermatomyositis

Scalp: DM patients can present with a psoriasiform scalp eruption characterized redness,
Scalp: DM patients ... the presenting sign ... Psoriasiform #Scalp #sign ... #Dermatology #Clinical ... #Photo
Shawl sign poikiloderma in Dermatomyositis

Poikiloderma in general is a common finding in older individuals with chronic
Shawl sign poikiloderma ... along with other signs ... #Rash #Dermatomyositis ... #Dermatology #Clinical ... #Photo #Neck