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Seborrheic area erythema as a common skin manifestation in Japanese patients with dermatomyositis
1Department of Dermatology, Graduate School, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan.
Background:
Although dermatomyositis (DM)-associated facial erythema was noted in the nasolabial folds of Japanese patients, DM-associated facial erythema other than heliotrope rash has drawn little attention in previous studies.
Objectives:
To characterize phenotypical features and frequencies of erythema, especially those in the seborrheic area of the head, in DM patients.
Methods:
A retrospective study on skin manifestations in 33 DM patients followed up at our department during the past 15 years was conducted.
Results:
Macular violaceous erythema (MVE) in the seborrheic area of the face was most frequent (67%). Patients with facial MVE had also MVE in the scalp significantly more frequently than those without facial MVE. The pathology of the facial MVE was dominated by DM-associated changes with slight changes compatible with seborrheic dermatitis (SD).
Conclusions:
Japanese DM patients had MVE frequently in the seborrheic area of the head. Its phenotypical features suggested that it might be triggered by SD.
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