Seborrheic area erythema as a common skin manifestation in Japanese patients with dermatomyositis.
Dermatology
; 217(4): 374-7, 2008.
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ABSTRACT
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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Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Dermatitis Seborreica
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Dermatomiositis
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Eritema
Tipo de estudio:
Diagnostic_studies
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Etiology_studies
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Observational_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Límite:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Aged
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Aged80
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Child
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Child, preschool
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
País/Región como asunto:
Asia
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Dermatology
Asunto de la revista:
DERMATOLOGIA
Año:
2008
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Japón