dermatomyositis gottron's papules

Gottron sign consists of red-purple hypertrophic papules, atrophic erythema, or red-purple macules on the extensor surface of the distal interphalangeal (DIP) and proximal interphalangeal (PIP) joints ... —These investigators explored how knowing the distinctive features of dermatomyositis in Black adults, which may be subtle, could possibly lead to faster and more accurate diagnosis. Dermatomyositis ...

Understanding the Context

Healio: Detailed physical exam, medical history key to 'ruling out' dermatomyositis from lupus Detailed physical exam, medical history key to 'ruling out' dermatomyositis from lupus Healio: 'Full cancer screening' essential for patients of all ages with dermatomyositis Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . DESTIN, Fla. — Although the strongest predictor of malignancy in dermatomyositis is age, all adult patients ... Dermatomyositis is a multisystem autoimmune connective tissue disease that is most often characterized by a symmetric proximal extensor inflammatory myopathy, a characteristic violaceous cutaneous ...