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Dermatomyositis ( DM) is a long-term inflammatory disorder which affects the skin and the muscles. [1] . Its symptoms are generally a skin rash and worsening muscle weakness over time. [1] . These may occur suddenly or develop over months. [1] . Other symptoms may include weight loss, fever, lung inflammation, or light sensitivity. [1] .
Mar 4, 2024 · Dermatomyositis (dur-muh-toe-my-uh-SY-tis) is an uncommon inflammatory disease marked by muscle weakness and a distinctive skin rash. The condition can affect adults and children. In adults, dermatomyositis usually occurs in the late 40s to early 60s.
Mar 1, 2022 · Dermatomyositis is a rare inflammatory disease. Common symptoms include a distinctive skin rash, and inflammatory myopathy, or inflamed muscles, causing muscle weakness. It’s...
May 11, 2022 · Dermatomyositis causes muscle weakness and degeneration (tissue death) and a rash on your skin. It’s diagnosed with blood tests, biopsies and imaging tests. Both dermatomyositis and lupus need diagnosed and treated as soon as possible. Visit your provider right away if notice any new symptoms.
Mar 19, 2024 · Dermatomyositis (DM) is an idiopathic autoimmune inflammatory disorder characterised by a myopathy with a distinctive cutaneous eruption. Skin lesions are frequently the initial presenting complaint, with muscle involvement developing later.
Dermatomyositis (DM) is a disease that causes chronic muscle inflammation and weakness. It affects the muscles and connective tissues of the body, and sometimes the joints too. The main symptoms are muscle weakness and inflammation, as well as skin rashes (‘derma’ means skin, ‘myo’ means muscle, and ‘itis’ means inflammation).
Dermatomyositis is a rare disease that causes muscle weakness and skin rash. Symptoms include a red or purple rash on sun exposed skin and eyelids, calcium deposits under the skin, muscle weakness, and trouble talking or swallowing.
Jun 30, 2022 · A skin sample can help confirm the diagnosis of dermatomyositis. A muscle biopsy might reveal inflammation in your muscles or other problems, such as damage or infection. If the skin biopsy confirms the diagnosis, a muscle biopsy might not be necessary.
Nov 28, 2023 · Dermatomyositis is characterized by a skin rash that precedes or accompanies progressive muscle weakness. The rash appears patchy, with purple or red discolorations, and characteristically develops on the eyelids and on muscles used to extend or straighten joints, including knuckles, elbows, knees, and toes.
Oct 16, 2023 · Dermatomyositis is a rare inflammatory disease that primarily affects the skin and muscles but may also affect other organs of the body. Research suggests that dermatomyositis is an autoimmune disorder in which the body attacks its own healthy cells.
