Inflammation of the connective tissues (dermatomyositis) typically
produces a reddish-purple (violaceous) rash. The rash is named
after the tendency of plants to grow toward the sun (heliotropic)
and is characteristic of dermatomyositis.
Review Date: 02/08/2011
Reviewed By: Richard J. Moskowitz, MD, Dermatologist in Private Practice,
Mineola, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also
reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)
