Dermatomyositis - heliotrope rash on the face
Dermatomyositis - heliotrope rash on the face
Dermatomyositis, a connective tissue disease, typically produces a reddish-purple (violaceous) rash. The rash is named after the tendency of plants to grow toward the sun (heliotropic) and is characteristic of dermatomyositis.
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