Updates in Dermatomyositis: Newer Treatment Options and Outcome Measures From Dermatologic Perspectives
- Author:
Hee Joo KIM
1
;
Victoria P. WERTH
Author Information
- Publication Type:Review Article
- From:Annals of Dermatology 2024;36(5):257-265
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
- 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.
