Image Based Question-65005

Cutaneous involvement as seen in cases of dermatomyosis involves?

A. Eruption predominantly on photo-exposed surfaces

B. Erythema of the mid-face

C. Eruption along the eyelid margins, with or without periorbital edema

D. All of the above

Correct Answer » D Explanation

Dermatomyositis is an idiopathic inflammatory myopathy with characteristic cutaneous findings that occur in children and adults (see the image below). This systemic disorder most frequently affects the skin and muscles but may also affect the joints; the esophagus; the lungs; and, less commonly, the heart.^{[1, 2]} Dystrophic calcinosis may complicate dermatomyositis and is most often observed in children and adolescents.