Organ | Main manifestations to be evaluated# |
Peripheral circulation | Raynaud’s phenomenon |
Skin | Sclerodactily |
Digital ulcerations or scars | |
Telangiectasia | |
Violaceous erythematous rash over the interphalangeal joints, knuckles, elbows and knees (Gottron's sign) | |
Lilaceous rash of the eyelids | |
Rash of the neck and upper chest and shoulders (heliotrope rash, e.g. photosensitivity) | |
Mechanics’ hand | |
Joints | Joint pain or swelling (arthritis, arthralgia) Morning stiffness |
Muscle | Muscle pain and muscle weakness |
Mouth and eyes | Dry mouth and dry eyes (sicca syndrome) |
#: this list is not exhaustive.