The sunburn sign and the suntan sign‐ two novel findings in Hispanic patients with dermatomyositis

Refractory antimelanoma differentiation-associated gene 5 antibody negative ulcerative dermatomyositis responsive to mycophenolate mofetil

“…Another study identified novel cutaneous features; “ sunburn sign ” and “ suntan sign ” in Hispanic patients with DM. 7 The sunburn sign appeared as bright red erythema on the forehead, cheeks, nose, and chin. The same areas subsequently developed brownish-gray hyperpigmentation with soft desquamation, referred to as the suntan sign.…”

“…Furthermore, aspects such as race and ethnicity may have a potential impact on these clinical presentations, including the time it takes for symptoms to lead to diagnosis and subsequent treatment. 7 , 8 This points to the necessity for a deeper understanding of the varied clinical and immunologic characteristics of DM in diverse patient groups.…”