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Seborrheic Dermatitis–Like Presentation of Dermatomyositis

Volume 13 · Issue 1 Publish Date: April 16, 2026
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Pankaj Das
Department of Dermatology, Armed Forces Medical College, Pune, India
Anuj Bhatnagar
Department of Dermatology, Armed Forces Medical College, Pune, India
Smriti Sharma
Department of Dermatology, Armed Forces Medical College, Pune, India
Varghese Koshy
Department of Rheumatology, Armed Forces Medical College, Pune, India
Vinay Gera
Department of Dermatology, Armed Forces Medical College, Pune, India
Lekshmi Priya Krishnan
Department of Dermatology, Armed Forces Medical College, Pune, India
Rahul Thombre
Department of Dermatology, Armed Forces Medical College, Pune, India
Nishu Bala
Department of Dermatology, Armed Forces Medical College, Pune, India
Das, P., Bhatnagar, A., Smriti Sharma, Varghese Koshy, Vinay Gera, Lekshmi Priya Krishnan, … Nishu Bala. (2026). Seborrheic Dermatitis–Like Presentation of Dermatomyositis. European Journal of Rheumatology, 13(1), 1–3. https://doi.org/10.5152/eurjrheum.2026.25009
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Abstract

A 49-year-old female presented with redness and scaling of scalp of 2 years duration. It was associated with photosensitivity and difficulty getting up from squatting position since 4 months. Written informed consent was obtained from the patient who agreed to take part in the study. Clinical examination revealed diffuse uniform erythema affecting scalp and its margins at forehead, temples and posterior aspect of neck.

Cite this article as: Das P., Bhatnagar A, Sharma S, et al. Seborrheic dermatitis–like presentation of dermatomyositis. Eur J Rheumatol. 13(1), 0009, doi: 10.5152/eurjrheum.2026.25009.

 

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Journal European Journal of Rheumatology
Volume / Issue Volume 13 · Issue 1
Pages 1-3
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Published Online April 16, 2026
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Pankaj Das
Department of Dermatology, Armed Forces Medical College, Pune, India
Anuj Bhatnagar
Department of Dermatology, Armed Forces Medical College, Pune, India
Smriti Sharma
Department of Dermatology, Armed Forces Medical College, Pune, India
Varghese Koshy
Department of Rheumatology, Armed Forces Medical College, Pune, India
Vinay Gera
Department of Dermatology, Armed Forces Medical College, Pune, India
Lekshmi Priya Krishnan
Department of Dermatology, Armed Forces Medical College, Pune, India
Rahul Thombre
Department of Dermatology, Armed Forces Medical College, Pune, India
Nishu Bala
Department of Dermatology, Armed Forces Medical College, Pune, India
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Das, P., Bhatnagar, A., Smriti Sharma, Varghese Koshy, Vinay Gera, Lekshmi Priya Krishnan, … Nishu Bala. (2026). Seborrheic Dermatitis–Like Presentation of Dermatomyositis. European Journal of Rheumatology, 13(1), 1–3. https://doi.org/10.5152/eurjrheum.2026.25009
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