Dermatomyositis on the legs

Dermatomyositis on the legs

The appearance of purple (violaceous) plaques on the knees may be associated with dermatomyositis. Typically, most lesions associated with other diseases are red (erythematous).


Review Date: 04/13/2006
Reviewed By: A.D.A.M. Medical Illustration Team. Previously reviewed by Michael Lehrer, M.D., Department of Dermatology, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network (1/17/2004).


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