Dermatomyositis

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Dermatomyositis on the chest of a 65 year old Hispanic female patient. Dermatomyositis is an inflammatory disorder that affects the connective tissues and is characterised by inflammation of the muscles and the skin. The cause is unknown, but it may result from either a viral infection or an autoimmune reaction.

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Keywords: 65, abnormal, body, chest, clinical, condition, dermatological, dermatology, dermatomyositis, disease, disorder, female, healthcare, hispanic, human, inflamed, inflammation, inflammatory, lesion, lesions, medical, medicine, papule, papules, patient, person, rash, skin, unhealthy, woman