Factors associated with clinical remission of skin disease in dermatomyositis

PW Wolstencroft, L Chung, S Li… - JAMA …, 2018 - jamanetwork.com
Importance Cutaneous disease represents a significant burden for patients with
dermatomyositis. However, quantitative estimates of the probability of skin disease
remission and clinical factors associated with skin outcomes are lacking. Objective To
characterize cutaneous disease course in adult patients with dermatomyositis. Design,
Setting, and Participants Prospective cohort study conducted at a dermatology clinic at a
tertiary academic referral center. All adult patients with dermatomyositis (age> 18 years) …