In all age groups, females are twice as likely to develop the disease than males
The exact cause of dermatomyositis is unknown
Some people have difficulty swallowing and chewing when the muscles of the face and esophagus are affected
Only about 20,000 people in the United States have dermatomyositis
Dermatomyositis is identical to polymyositis with the addition of a characteristic skin rash.
The first cases of dermatomyositis were discovered by E. Wagner in 1863 and P. Potain in 1875.
Muscle Dysmorphia is more likely to affect men than women.
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Dermatomyositis (DM) and inclusion body myositis and juvenile dermatomyositis.
In dermatomyositis, the muscle weakness is accompanied by a rash that appears on the upper body, arms, and fingertips
It occurs in both men and women, but more women have the disease.
9 out of 10 lupus patients are women.
It is more common for women to obtain the HIV from men than men from women during intercourse.