Pathology: Which of Inflammatory Myopathies has the clinical symptoms of a heliotrope rash, Gottron's Sign and a red, erythmic rash on particular parts of the body (shoulder, elbows, back, etc). They may also have dry hands.

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Which of Inflammatory Myopathies has the clinical symptoms of a heliotrope rash,  Gottron's Sign and a red, erythmic rash on particular parts of the body (shoulder, elbows, back, etc). They may also have dry hands.

Alexandra Jessie Wilson · Accepted Answer

Dermatomyositis. Derma refers to the skin, which is appropriate due to the large amount or rashes.

Pathology

Which of Inflammatory Myopathies has the clinical symptoms of a heliotrope rash, Gottron's Sign and a red, erythmic rash on particular parts of the body (shoulder, elbows, back, etc). They may also have dry hands.

Dermatomyositis. Derma refers to the skin, which is appropriate due to the large amount or rashes.

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