Dermatomyositis

A type of idiopathic inflammatory myopathy characterized by evocative skin lesions and symmetrical proximal muscle weakness.

Parakeratosis

Abnormal formation of the keratinocytes of the epidermis characterized by persistence of nuclei, incomplete formation of keratin, and moistness and swelling of the keratinocytes.


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PMID (PMCID)
29330862
 FEMALE Adult
Dermatomyositis: Histopathologic findings of parakeratosis and dermal edema revisited.
Levy L, Layher H, McNiff JM, Ko CJ.
J Cutan Pathol. 2018;45(4):282-285.
Although uncommon, confluent parakeratosis and dermal edema can be manifestations of dermatomyositis.
16625078
 MALE Adult
Incidental granular parakeratosis associated with dermatomyositis.
Pock L, Hercogova J.
Am J Dermatopathol. 2006;28(2):147-9.
Incidental granular parakeratosis associated with dermatomyositis.