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Heliotrope sign is seen in -

A
Dermatomyositis
B
Scleroderma
C
Photodermatitis
D
Vitiligo
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Dermatomyositis Cutaneous signs of dermatomyositis1. Gottron's papules lilac or violaceous papules on the knuckle, dorsa of hands.2. Gottron's sign Violaceous erythema with edema over shoulder, arms, forearms.3. Heliotrope sign Violaceous erythema with edema over eyelids, periorbital region.4. Poikiloderma Atrophy of skin, hypopigmentation, dilated blood vessels over the trunk.5. Mechanic hand Symmetric hyperkeratosis along ulnar aspect of thumb and radial aspect of fingers.6. Shawl Sign Violaceous erythema extending from dorsolateral aspect of hands, forearms, and arms to shoulder & neck.7. Calcinosis cutis Calcium deposits in the skin (in the Juvenile variant).8. Miscellaneous signs Photosensitivity, vasculitis, panniculitis, Nail-fold telangiectasia.Extracutaneous involvement.1. Proximal myositis2. Cardiomyopathy 3. Raynaud's phenomenon4. Arthralgia

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