Abstract: 【Abstract】 Seborrheic dermatitis-distributed dermatomyositis, a special type of dermatomyositis, is characterized by facial seborrheic dermatitis-distributed rashes, usually accompanied by Gottron papules, inverse Gottron papules, mechanic′s hands and skin ulcers, seldom accompanied by muscle involvement. Anti-melanoma differentiation-associated gene 5 （MDA5） antibody-positive patients with seborrheic dermatitis-distributed dermatomyositis are prone to interstitial lung disease/rapidly progressive interstitial lung disease. Early diagnosis of seborrheic dermatitis-distributed dermatomyositis can be made through the combination of rashes and antibody detection, and early and active combined treatment with glucocorticoids and immunosuppressors can improve the survival rate of patients.

Key words: Dermatomyositis, Seborrheic dermatitis-distributed dermatomyositis, Interstitial lung disease