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Cutaneous and Systemic Findings in Dermatomyositis
Cutaneous Findings:
 - Heliotrope sign and edema
 - Nail-fold changes
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- Heliotrope sign ... and V-neck sign ... or shawl sign ... - Gottron's sign ... #Diagnosis #Rheumatology
Shawl sign poikiloderma in Dermatomyositis

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

Interestingly, poikiloderma and violaceous erythema can occur in sun protected areas as well
Holster Sign in ... Interestingly, poikiloderma ... frequently overlooked sign ... called: The holster sign ... RashDecisionz #Holster #Sign
Poikiloderma of Civatte (Photodamage Poikiloderma)

Poikiloderma in general is a common finding in older individuals with chronic
Poikiloderma of ... ) Poikiloderma ... of dermatomyositis ... along with other signs ... Dermatology #Clinical #Photo
ANTI-MDA5 DERMATOMYOSITIS

Cutaneous manifestations:
• Periorbital heliotrope (blue-purple) rash with edema
• Erythematous rash on the face, or the
chest (in a V-sign ... shoulders (in a shawl sign ... Inverse Gottron’s sign ... Liver biopsies show ... #rheumatology #
Dermatomyositis
A middle-aged man describes progressive difficulty combing his hair and rising from a seated position over
Dermatomyositis ... This is a case of dermatomyositis ... rash, 2) shawl sign ... AndreMansoor #Dermatomyositis ... Papules #Clinical #Photo
Autoimmune Myositis
Necrotizing myopathy is associated with higher CK levels, greater level of muscle weakness, less systemic
Dermatomyositis ... heliotrope rash, Shaw sign ... , holster sign, ... Myositis #diagnosis #rheumatology
Terry's Nails

Proximal paleness extending halfway up the nail, often eliminating the lunula. Darker distal band. Seen
advanced age, liver ... PhysicalExam #Clinical #Photo ... #Sign
Systemic Sclerosis (Scleroderma)
Multi-system autoimmune disease characterized by vasculopathy and progressive fibrosis of skin and internal organs
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skin thickening Signs ... telangiectasias, poikiloderma ... Scleroderma #SSc #rheumatology ... #diagnosis #signs
Psoriasiform Scalp Findings in Dermatomyositis

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