Dermatomyositis
Evidence: Antibody
Names
Dermatomyositis
Idiopathic Inflammatory Myopathy
Juvenile dermatomyositis
Polymyositis (subtype)
Description
Dermatomyositis is an uncommon autoinflammatory disease that mainly causes symptoms in the skin and muscles. The symptoms are variable from patient to patient. Affected populations can be grouped into juvenile and adult dermatomyositis. The juvenile group tends to have gastrointestinal issues as well. Polymyositis, covered in its own profile, is a subtype.
Patient Groups
Bloggers
Prevalence
US Cases: 68,000 [Reeder 2010]
Typical Age of onset
Childhood - 5 to 15
Adults - late 40’s to early 60’s
Symptoms
Clinical Trials
Itchy and/or painful violet/red rash
Muscle weakness
Calcium deposits
