Abstract
Dermatomyositis is a condition with pathognomonic and characteristic cutaneous lesions. This article describes the skin manifestations observed in patients with dermatomyositis, their differential diagnosis, their relationship to internal disease (particularly malignancy), and their management.
MeSH terms
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Dermatomyositis / pathology*
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Dermatomyositis / therapy*
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Diagnosis, Differential
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Exanthema / diagnosis
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Glucocorticoids / therapeutic use
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Humans
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Immunosuppressive Agents / therapeutic use
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Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / diagnosis
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Skin / pathology*
Substances
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Glucocorticoids
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Immunosuppressive Agents