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Dermatomyositis, Gottron's papule
Dermatomyositis, Gottron's papule
Dermatomyositis, Gottron's papules on the hand
Dermatomyositis, Gottron's papules on the hand
Dermatomyositis, heliotrope eyelids
Dermatomyositis, heliotrope eyelids
Dermatomyositis on the legs
Dermatomyositis on the legs
Dermatomyositis, Gottron's papule
Dermatomyositis, Gottron's papule
Paronychia, candidial
Paronychia, candidial
Dermatomyositis, heliotrope rash on the face
Dermatomyositis, heliotrope rash on the face


Dermatomyositis

Symptoms:


Signs and tests:

During a physical examination, the doctor will identify muscle weakness and the typical rash.

Tests may include:




Review Date: 4/30/2005
Reviewed By: Jonathan Kantor, M.D., Department of Dermatology, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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