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Dermatomyositis
A middle-aged man describes progressive difficulty combing his hair and rising from a seated position over
1) heliotrope rash ... , 2) shawl sign, ... . w dermatitis also ... Gottrons #Papules #Clinical ... #Photo
ANTI-MDA5 DERMATOMYOSITIS

Cutaneous manifestations:
• Periorbital heliotrope (blue-purple) rash with edema
• Erythematous rash on the face, or the
(blue-purple) rash ... • Erythematous rash ... fingertips ("mechanic’s hands ... auricular papules Clinical ... #dermatology #diagnosis
Shawl sign poikiloderma in Dermatomyositis

Poikiloderma in general is a common finding in older individuals with chronic
Shawl sign poikiloderma ... differentiate it ... #Rash #Dermatomyositis ... #Dermatology #Clinical ... #Photo #Neck
Dermatomyositis (DM) and Polymyositis (PM): Pathogenesis and clinical findings
Elevated Antinuclear Antibodies: Anti-Jo-1, Anti-OJ, Anti-Mi2, Anti-SRP, Anti-EJ,
clinical findings ... dorsum of the hands ... -> Heliotrope Rash ... Pathophysiology #Signs ... #Symptoms #Vasculitis
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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- Differential ... Diagnosis Framework ... mucositis - Rash ... purpura: strong sign ... differential #diagnosis
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 ... #dermatology #clinical ... #photo
Dermatologic Manifestations of Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (GPA)

Skin involvement in granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA) is common and
Rarely dominate the clinical ... , but they can also ... Maculopapular rash ... reticularis Differential ... Diagnosis: Vasculitis
Secondary Syphilis Rash
Secondary syphilis is the most contagious of all the stages of this disease, and
contagious of all ... Skin rash and malaise ... The signs and symptoms ... #Diagnosis #Clinical ... #Photo #Dermatology
Lymphocutaneous Sporotrichiosis Infection

Landscaper w/ painless nodular rash of arm present for months wax and wane; diagnosis?
Lymphocutaneous
painless nodular rash ... wane; diagnosis ... painless, no systemic signs ... biopsy preferred Differential ... #photo #hand
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
Vasculitis - Differential ... Diagnosis Framework ... Differential Diagnosis ... purpura: Strong sign ... , mucositis • Rash