Common cutaneous features of DM include Gottron’s papules and heliotrope eruption, as well as Gottron’s sign (Table 1-2). Less common cutaneous DM manifestations appear in Table 1-3.

Pathognomonic skin findings observed in approximately 80% of patients include Gottron’s papules and sign, and heliotrope rash. Skin manifestations that are characteristic of DM patients include ...