Linear amyopathic dermatomyositis with calcinosis cutis responsive to topical sodium thiosulfate
2019
: A case of a 15-year-old male patient with a 3-year history of linear, segmental amyopathic dermatomyositis with calcinosis cutis is presented. The calcinosis was recalcitrant to treatment with topical steroids and hydroxychloroquine. Topical 10% sodium thiosulfate use for 8 weeks resulted in improvement. The use of topical sodium thiosulfate for patients in whom surgical extraction is not an option is detailed.
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