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Results 1 - 10 of 37 for dermatomyositis OR heliotrope OR telangiectasia
  1. This photograph demonstrates the sign "heliotrope eyelids" in which the eyelids develop a brown (violaceous - rather than red) color. Heliotrope eyelids and Gottron's papules on the knuckles ...
  2. Dermatomyositis, a connective tissue disease, typically produces a reddish-purple (violaceous) rash. The rash is named after ... toward the sun (heliotropic) and is characteristic of dermatomyositis.
  3. Ataxia-telangiectasia is a rare childhood disease. It affects the brain and other parts of the body. Ataxia refers ... Ataxia-telangiectasia is inherited. This means it is passed down through families. It is an autosomal recessive trait. Both ...
  4. Dermatomyositis is a disease that involves muscle inflammation and a skin rash. Polymyositis is a similar inflammatory ... The cause of dermatomyositis is unknown. Experts think it may be due to a viral infection of the muscles or a problem with ...
  5. Hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia (HHT) is an inherited disorder of the blood vessels that can cause excessive bleeding. ... Rare Disorders -- rarediseases.org/rare-diseases/hereditary-hemorrhagic-telangiectasia/
  6. Telangiectasia is the dilation of small superficial vessels and capillaries that cause numerous flat red marks on the hands, face and tongue. Telangiectasia can be a symptom of scleroderma or other ...
  7. This is Gottron sign, seen in dermatomyositis (an inflammatory disease of the muscles and skin). Violet-colored inflammation over the knuckles is an important diagnostic finding in dermatomyositis, since ...
  8. ... area Diseases associated with this condition include: Ataxia-telangiectasia (disease that affects the skin, balance, coordination, and ...
  9. ... skin over the knuckles (Gottron sign) associated with dermatomyositis, an autoimmune disease of the skin and muscles.
  10. ... inflammation (erythema) over the knuckles is caused by Dermatomyositis. Other skin conditions produce more redness, while the ...
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