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Do you always biopsy patients who present with classic skin findings of dermatomyositis?

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Dermatology · The University of California
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I actually very rarely perform a skin biopsy to confirm dermatomyositis, much like I rarely biopsy classic psoriasis or classic eczema. Because I see dermatomyositis frequently enough in my practice, most times, I can confidently diagnose it by physical examination alone. I reserve performing skin b...

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