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GlossaryDermatomyositis

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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research An Unusual Presentation of Dermatomyositis: The Type Wong Variant Revisited

36 citations , November 2000 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”

A woman with dermatomyositis showed rare skin symptoms, was treated successfully, and her case suggests checking for cancer in similar patients.

research Horizontal and Vertical Sections of Scalp Biopsy Specimens from Dermatomyositis Patients with Scalp Involvement

16 citations , February 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

Scalp biopsies from dermatomyositis patients show chronic hair loss without scarring, with mucin and blood vessel changes being very common.

research An Unusual Presentation of Dermatomyositis: The Type Wong Variant Revisited

9 citations , November 2000 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”

A woman with a rare type of dermatomyositis improved with low-dose prednisone and methotrexate.

research Refractory Dermatomyositis–Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Overlap Syndrome and Response to Tofacitinib

5 citations , September 2020 in “Proceedings - Baylor University. Medical Center”

Tofacitinib successfully treated a woman's severe symptoms from a rare autoimmune condition.

research Persistent Panniculitis in Dermatomyositis

3 citations , July 2021 in “Cutis”

Panniculitis in dermatomyositis is rare, more common in women, and may persist despite treatment.

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