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7 Αυγ 2023 · A significant proportion of patients with dermatomyositis have an underlying malignancy, which can alter the prognosis of the condition. Although a majority of cases have muscular and cutaneous manifestations, other variants of the condition exist.
4 Μαρ 2024 · The condition can affect adults and children. In adults, dermatomyositis usually occurs in the late 40s to early 60s. In children, it most often appears between 5 and 15 years of age. Dermatomyositis affects more females than males. There's no cure for dermatomyositis, but periods of symptom improvement can occur.
11 Μαΐ 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.
1 Φεβ 2021 · Anti-Melanoma Differentiation-Associated gene 5 (MDA-5) Dermatomyositis (MDA5, DM) is a recently identified subtype of myositis characteristically associated with Rapidly Progressive Interstitial Lung Disease (RP-ILD) and unique cutaneous features.
30 Ιουν 2022 · Dermatomyositis is a chronic autoimmune disease that affects the skin and muscles. Learn about the symptoms, causes, diagnosis and treatment options, including medications, therapy and surgery.
6 ημέρες πριν · Adults with dermatomyositis may experience weight loss or a low-grade fever, have inflamed lungs, and be sensitive to light. Children and adults with dermatomyositis may develop calcium deposits, which appear as hard bumps under the skin or in the muscle (calcinosis).
Dermatomyositis is an idiopathic inflammatory myopathy with characteristic cutaneous findings that occur in children and adults (see the image below).
