Dermatomyositis

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

• Muscles weak, stiff or sore
• Butterfly rash
• Upper eyelids purple/violet colored
• Muscle weakness
• Red, dusky skin rash
• Difficulty swallowing
• Shortness of breath
• Skin redness or inflammation

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

Tests may include:

• Electromyography , showing inflammation in muscles
• Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
• A muscle biopsy
• An elevated serum creatine phosphokinase
• An elevated serum aldolase
• ECG

Review Date: 04/30/2005
Reviewed By: Jonathan Kantor, M.D., Department of Dermatology, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.