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The exact cause of dermatomyositis is unknown
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Is Dermatomyositis fatal?
Although DM causes pain and weakness, it is not necessarily life threatening
Is Dermatomyositis rare?
Only about 20,000 people in the United States have dermatomyositis
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
What drugs treat Dermatomyositis?
Prednisone and corticosteroids
How did Laurence olivier die?
Dermatomyositis - a muscle disorder.
What are the inflammatory myopathies?
The causes of IM are not known. An autoimmune process is likely, as these conditions are often associated with other autoimmune diseases and because they respond to immunosuppressive medication.
What causes dermaomyositis?
The cause of dermatomyositis is a disruption in the functioning of the immune system, although the precise details of the malfunction are not yet known. While the basis of the disease may be due to a genetic mutation, conclusive evidence is lacking.
What is the medical term meaning general muscle inflammation with an accompanying skin rash?
Dermatomyositis
