Cutaneous Manifestations and Their Corresponding Dermoscopic Features in Patients with Dermatomyositis.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Dermoscopy is a noninvasive and easy to apply technique that allows in vivo magnification of the skin and thus observation of morphologic structures invisible to the naked eye. Recently, it gained popularity for evaluation of inflammatory skin conditions. In the field of connective tissue diseases, dermoscopy has been used mainly as a simple and accessible substitute of nailfold capillaroscopy.

Objectives

The aim of the present study is to expand the application of dermoscopy in patients with dermatomyositis (DM) beyond the usual nailfold examination. A clinico-dermoscopic correlation between clinical signs of skin affection and dermoscopic features is also suggested.

Methods

A total of 29 patients with DM were enrolled in this descriptive prospective stu

SUBMITTER: Pozharashka J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9464533 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature