Title of article
Dermatomyositis
Author/Authors
Maan, Muhammad Arif Punjab Medical College - Department of Dermatology, Pakistan , Akhtar, Shahid Javaid Punjab Medical College - Department of Dermatology, Pakistan , Haque, Hina Punjab Medical College - Department of Dermatology, Pakistan
From page
33
To page
43
Abstract
Dermatomyositis (DM) is an idiopathic inflammatory disease affecting primarily the muscles.It is accompanied by many cutaneous changes some of which are pathognomonic for DM.Clinically it has a wide range of manifestation. In certain patients it is associated with someinternal malignancy. The present review focuses on the diverse cutaneous signs seen in DM.
Keywords
Dermatomyositis , Gottron papules , helitrope erythema
Journal title
Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatologists
Journal title
Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatologists
Record number
2573564
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