Heliotrope Rash

Heliotrope Rash

This photo shows skin eruption on the face of a patient with dermatomyositis. This patient has photodistributed erythema across her forehead, cheeks, and the bridge of her nose. There is violaceous erythema involving her upper eyelids and in the periorbital region consistent with a heliotrope rash.

RICHARD USATINE MD / SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY