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.

Oct 4, 2024 · Read all you can about dermatomyositis and other muscle and autoimmune disorders. Talk to people who have a similar condition. Don't be afraid to ask your doctor questions concerning your illness, diagnosis or treatment plan.

Mar 4, 2024 · Genetics and Rare Diseases Information Center. https://rarediseases.info.nih.gov/diseases/6263/dermatomyositis. Accessed March 20, 2020. Waldman R, et al. Dermatomyositis: Diagnosis and treatment.

Jun 30, 2022 · Muscle weakness and a skin rash are hallmarks of dermatomyositis. There's no cure, but treatments can relieve symptoms.

Mar 4, 2024 · Dermatomyositis. Genetics and Rare Diseases Information Center. https://rarediseases.info.nih.gov/diseases/6263/dermatomyositis. Accessed March 20, 2020. Waldman R, et al. Dermatomyositis: Diagnosis and treatment. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. 2020; doi:10.1016/j.jaad.2019.06.1309.

Jun 3, 2024 · @rebaba you asked this: " Does this mean I am 95% likely to have Mixed Connective Tissue Disease? with a 30-50% likelihood of having Lupus and 20% for Polymyositis and/or Dermatomyositis?" I looked it up to double check and it would seem the answer is no.

Oct 10, 2021 · I was diagnosed with Dermatomyositis with MDA5 antigens and Interstitial Lung disease. ILD has caused scarring of my lungs, the damage can’t be reversed, my hope is to prevent it from progressing. The muscle weakness is caused by inflammation, I don’t have trouble walking, or issues with my hips or thighs.

Aug 10, 2022 · Polymyositis and dermatomyositis. Merck Manual Professional Version. http://www.merckmanuals.com/professional/musculoskeletal-and-connective-tissue-disorders/autoimmune-rheumatic-disorders/polymyositis-and-dermatomyositis. Accessed April 13, 2017. Facts about inflammatory myopathies (myositis).

Jan 3, 2025 · Antibiotics and Dermatomyositis . Posted by livinglife1 @livinglife1, Jan 3 9:31am . I have DM. First time being sick since diagnosis. On Methotrexate, Plaquenil, prednisone, IVIG ….. cough, stuffy nose, sinus pressure…. Any suggestions? I’m hydrating…

Mar 4, 2024 · Dermatomyositis. Genetics and Rare Diseases Information Center. https://rarediseases.info.nih.gov/diseases/6263/dermatomyositis. Accessed March 20, 2020. Waldman R, et al. Dermatomyositis: Diagnosis and treatment. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. 2020; doi:10.1016/j.jaad..