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The paper investigates the characteristics and implications of heliotrop rash in patients with anti-MDA5 dermatomyositis.

March 12, 2026

Einseitiger Heliotrop‐Ausschlag bei Anti‐MDA5‐Dermatomyositis. Zwei Fallberichte und Literaturübersicht

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The paper investigates the characteristics and implications of heliotrop rash in patients with anti-MDA5 dermatomyositis.
Presented two case reports of patients with heliotrop rash and anti-MDA5 dermatomyositis.
Conducted a literature review to contextualize findings within existing research.
Discussed clinical and diagnostic challenges related to the condition.
Both cases exhibited the classic presentation of heliotrop rash associated with anti-MDA5 dermatomyositis.
The literature review indicated a correlation between heliotrop rash and increased disease severity.
Findings suggest a need for heightened awareness among dermatologists and rheumatologists.

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Dr. Mascaró berichtet, dass er als klinischer Studienleiter für Astra Zeneca, Argenx BV und Principia Biopharma, Sanofi, tätig ist und Vortragshonorare von ADIMYF, Astra Zeneca, Bocentium Consulting SL, Fundacio Clinic Per La Recerca, Fundació Institut de Recerca Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau, Fundacion Piel Sana de la AEDV, Grupo Español de Trasplantes Hematopoyéticos y Terapia Celular, International School of Derma SL, Janssen, Laboratorios Viñas, MFAR – Marketing Farmacéutico, Organon Salud, Sanofi-Aventis, Viatris Pharmaceuticals SL; und als Mitglied der Redaktion der Fachzeitschriften Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas und Dermatopathology, alles außerhalb der eingereichten Arbeit.

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Einseitiger Heliotrop‐Ausschlag bei Anti‐MDA5‐Dermatomyositis. Zwei Fallberichte und Literaturübersicht

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