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Do people with Dermatomyositis get steroids?
Individuals are given steroid drugs (prednisone, corticosteroids ) that suppress the immune system
What causes dermatomyositis?
The exact cause of dermatomyositis is unknown
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.
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 are antiprotozoal drugs used to treat?
Antiprotozoal drugs are used to treat a variety of diseases caused by protozoa.
What drugs can cure heart arrythmia?
There are no drugs that can cure heart arrhythmia, but there are many that can treat it. Some of the drugs used to treat it are Rythmol, Tikosyn, Xylocaine, and Betapace.
What are antimalarial drugs?
Antimalarial drugs are medicines that prevent or treat malaria.
What drugs are counter indicative?
Those drugs which are not appropriate to treat the condition.
What are antiepileptic drugs?
Antiepileptic drugs are all drugs used to treat or prevent convulsions, as in epilepsy.
