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Review
. 2024 Oct;36(5):257-265.
doi: 10.5021/ad.24.022.

Updates in Dermatomyositis: Newer Treatment Options and Outcome Measures From Dermatologic Perspectives

Hee Joo Kim  1 , Victoria P Werth  2   3
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Review

Updates in Dermatomyositis: Newer Treatment Options and Outcome Measures From Dermatologic Perspectives

Hee Joo Kim et al. Ann Dermatol. 2024 Oct.

Abstract

Dermatomyositis (DM) is a rare autoimmune connective tissue disease with characteristic skin manifestations and possible muscle involvement. Recent advances in classification system to include skin-predominant subtypes, understanding underlying pathogenic mechanisms and the relationship between clinical phenotypes and myositis-specific autoantibodies have led to development of novel therapeutic options. This corresponds with efforts to develop better outcome measures to accurately catch the patients' current disease status and treatment-induced improvements. This report will review the updates in newer treatments and outcome measures of DM, specifically from a dermatologic point of view.

Keywords: Dermatomyositis; Outcome measures; Treatment.

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The authors have nothing to disclose.

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