Chinese Journal of Dermatology ›› 2022, Vol. 55 ›› Issue (11): 939-949.doi: 10.35541/cjd.20220420

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Chinese Expert consensus on the diagnosis and treatment of adult dermatomyositis (2022)

Dermatology Branch of China International Exchange and Promotive Association for Medical and Health Care; National Clinical Research Center for Dermatologic and Immunologic Diseases   

  1. Dermatology Branch of China International Exchange and Promotive Association for Medical and Health Care; National Clinical Research Center for Dermatologic and Immunologic Diseases
  • Received:2022-06-13 Revised:2022-08-03 Online:2022-11-15 Published:2022-11-03
  • Contact: Jin Hongzhong; Lu Qianjin E-mail:jinhongzhong@263.net; qianlu5860@ pumcderm.cams.cn
  • Supported by:
    National High-level Hospital Clinical Research Funding (2022-PUMCH-B-092)

Abstract: 【Abstract】 Dermatomyositis, a type of idiopathic inflammatory myopathies, is characterized by characteristic skin manifestations, proximal muscle weakness, and multiple organ involvement, which can also be accompanied by malignancies. Based on Chinese and international literature and expert advice on the diagnosis and treatment of adult dermatomyositis, experts from the Dermatology Branch of China International Exchange and Promotive Association for Medical and Health Care and the National Clinical Research Center for Dermatologic and Immunologic Diseases developed this consensus on the diagnosis and treatment of adult dermatomyositis, which can provide a reference for dermatologists and clinicians from other relevant departments in clinical practice.

Key words: Dermatomyositis, Adult, Diagnosis, Treatment, Clinical protocols, Expert consensus