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Update on Cutaneous Signs to Assist in the Diagnosis of Dermatomyositis
AbstractPurpose of ReviewDermatomyositis (DM) is a heterogeneous idiopathic inflammatory myopathy that can be challenging to diagnose. Learning about the cutaneous manifestations in DM can assist with prompt diagnosis as well as subgroup classification. This review highlights recent data regarding cutaneous signs in DM and their associations with myositis-specific antibodies (MSAs).Recent FindingsSeveral novel DM skin signs have recently been reported. Novel and confirmatory data have helped to define more clearly the associations between various cutaneous manifestations and MSAs.SummaryAwareness of the diverse cutaneous p...
Source: Current Rheumatology Reports - April 11, 2022 Category: Rheumatology Source Type: research