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Multiple eruptive dermatofibromas in a patient with dermatomyositis taking prednisolone and methotrexate.

Huang PY, Chu CY, Hsiao CH

Department of Dermatology, National Taiwan University Hospital and National Taiwan University College of Medicine, Taipei, Taiwan.

Dermatofibroma (DF) is a common, benign, dermal tumor, often occurring as a single lesion. Multiple eruptive DFs are rare and usually associated with autoimmune diseases, immunosuppressant therapy, or both. We present the case of a 28-year-old woman with dermatomyositis who developed multiple eruptive DFs after undergoing methotrexate and corticosteroid treatment. Immunosuppressants such as methotrexate and corticosteroids might cause multiple eruptive DFs.

Published 23 October 2007 in J Am Acad Dermatol, 57(5): S81-4.
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