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Is Dermatomyositis rare?
Only about 20,000 people in the United States have dermatomyositis
What causes dermatomyositis?
The exact cause of dermatomyositis is unknown
Why is polymyositis similar to dermatomyositis?
Dermatomyositis is identical to polymyositis with the addition of a characteristic skin rash.
When was dermatomyositis discovered?
The first cases of dermatomyositis were discovered by E. Wagner in 1863 and P. Potain in 1875.
Who discovered dermatomyositis?
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What are other types of myopathy or inflammatory muscle disease?
Dermatomyositis (DM) and inclusion body myositis and juvenile dermatomyositis.
What does dermatomyositis eventually cause?
In dermatomyositis, the muscle weakness is accompanied by a rash that appears on the upper body, arms, and fingertips
Does dermatomyositis affect swallowing?
Some people have difficulty swallowing and chewing when the muscles of the face and esophagus are affected
What drugs treat Dermatomyositis?
Prednisone and corticosteroids
Do steroids help fat people get thin?
Actually, steroids can cause weight gain.
What would happen if you did not have steroids?
the stuff that happens to people who takes steroids wont happen to you:)
Why do people do steroids?
people do steroids because they want bigger muscles, they want to look skinnier, and they want smaller testicles
