What are the recommended referral criteria for a patient suspected of having dermatomyositis?

Guideline-aligned answer with reasoning, red flags and references. Clinically reviewed by Dr Kola Tytler MBBS CertHE MBA MRCGP.

Posted: 16 August 2025Updated: 16 August 2025 Guideline-Aligned (High Confidence) Clinically Reviewed
Dr Kola Tytler MBBS CertHE MBA MRCGPClinical Lead • iatroX

The provided UK guideline context does not contain specific recommended referral criteria for a patient suspected of having dermatomyositis ,,,,. The guidelines cover referral criteria for conditions such as psoriatic arthritis ,, spondyloarthritis , rheumatoid arthritis , and various suspected cancers , but dermatomyositis is not mentioned within the provided documents.

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