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Heliotrope Rash in Dermatomyositis

Peri-orbital edema and the heliotrope rash that we are all familiar with. Eyelid
Heliotrope Rash ... in Dermatomyositis ... The heliotrope rash ... #Rash #Dermatomyositis ... Dermatology #Clinical #Photo
Dermatomyositis
A middle-aged man describes progressive difficulty combing his hair and rising from a seated position over
This is a case of ... , with: 1) heliotrope ... rash, 2) shawl ... usually indicates myopathy ... Papules #Clinical #Photo
Autoimmune Myositis
Necrotizing myopathy is associated with higher CK levels, greater level of muscle weakness, less systemic
Myositis Necrotizing myopathy ... Dermatomyositis ... including heliotrope ... rash, Shaw sign ... and anti-HMGCR myopathy
Dermatomyositis with heliotrope rash, shawl sign, and Gottron's papules

A middle-aged man describes progressive difficulty combing his
Dermatomyositis ... with heliotrope ... out this is a case ... usually indicates myopathy ... dermatology #clinical #photo
ANTI-MDA5 DERMATOMYOSITIS

Cutaneous manifestations:
• Periorbital heliotrope (blue-purple) rash with edema
• Erythematous rash on the face, or the
ANTI-MDA5 DERMATOMYOSITIS ... • Periorbital heliotrope ... (blue-purple) rash ... • Erythematous rash ... Men • ~50% of cases
Anti-NXP-2 Dermatomyositis

What?
DM with generalized subcutaneous edema
Pts have more myalgias, more severe weakness, and an increased prevalence
Anti-NXP-2 Dermatomyositis ... • Periorbital heliotrope ... (blue-purple) rash ... • Erythematous rash ... Muscle atrophy may cause
Autoimmune Myositis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Inflammatory Myopathies: Commonly symmetric proximal muscle weakness, no substantial muscle pain
Symptoms: • Gottron rash ... Shawl sign • Heliotrope ... syndrome • If myopathy ... statins - probably caused ... ANTI-MITOCHONDRIAL MYOPATHY