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    Glossary Dermatomyositis

    inflammatory disease causing muscle weakness and skin rash

    Dermatomyositis is an inflammatory disease characterized by muscle weakness and a distinctive skin rash. It involves the immune system attacking the body's own tissues, leading to symptoms such as muscle pain, fatigue, and red or purple rashes, often on the face, knuckles, and other areas. This condition can also be associated with other autoimmune disorders and may require treatments like corticosteroids or immunosuppressive drugs to manage symptoms.

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    1. Occurrence of dermatomycosis (ringworm) due to Trichophyton verrucosumin dairy calves and its spread to animal attendants : case report Journal of the South African Veterinary Association · 1998 · 24 citations
    2. Ketoconazole in the treatment of dermatomycosis in cats and dogs Veterinary Quarterly · 1983 · 8 citations
    3. CLORURO DE BENZALCONIO EN EL TRATAMIENTO DE LA DERMATOMICOSIS CAUSADA POR Trichophyton sp. EN EL CUY (Cavia cobayo) Revista de Investigaciones Veterinarias del Perú · 2013 · 1 citations
    4. Historical aspects of dermatomycoses Clinics in dermatology · 2010 · 28 citations
    5. Horizontal and vertical sections of scalp biopsy specimens from dermatomyositis patients with scalp involvement Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology · 2018 · 16 citations
    6. An unusual presentation of dermatomyositis: The type Wong variant revisited Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology · 2000 · 36 citations
    7. Understanding the Role of Type I Interferons in Cutaneous Lupus and Dermatomyositis: Toward Better Therapeutics Arthritis & Rheumatology · 2024 · 14 citations
    8. Trichoscopic Signs in Dermatomyositis, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, and Systemic Sclerosis: A Comparative Study of 150 Patients Dermatology · 2021 · 12 citations
    9. An unusual presentation of dermatomyositis: The type Wong variant revisited Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology · 2000 · 9 citations
    10. Refractory dermatomyositis–systemic lupus erythematosus overlap syndrome and response to tofacitinib Proceedings - Baylor University. Medical Center · 2020 · 5 citations
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