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A novel presentation of calcinosis cutis of the scalp in adult dermatomyositis

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Dystrophic calcinosis cutis is the aberrant deposition of insoluble calcium in cutaneous tissue generally secondary to inflammatory connective tissue disease. Although calcinosis cutis is commonly seen in juvenile dermatomyositis, it is a relatively rare occurrence in adult disease. Herein, we discuss an 82-year-old woman with extensive history of dermatomyositis of the scalp who presented with new-onset calcinosis cutis of the scalp.

Source: Dermatology Online Journal

DOI: 10.5070/d331164984

Authors: Charles Teames, Scott R Florell, Christopher Hansen

Institution: University of Utah

Language: English

Topic: Inflammatory Myopathies and Dermatomyositis

Subfield: Epidemiology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $300