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Long-term inflammatory disorder of the skin and muscles

Medical condition

Dermatomyositis
Discrete red areas overlying the knuckles in a person with juvenile dermatomyositis. These are known as Gottron's papules.
Specialty	Rheumatology
Symptoms	Rash, muscle weakness, weight loss, fever[1]
Complications	Calcinosis, lung inflammation, heart disease[1][2]
Usual onset	40s to 50s[3]
Duration	Long term[1]
Causes	Unknown[1]
Diagnostic method	Based on symptoms, blood tests, electromyography, muscle biopsies[3]
Differential diagnosis	Polymyositis, inclusion body myositis, scleroderma[3]
Treatment	Medication, physical therapy, exercise, heat therapy, orthotics, assistive devices, rest[1]
Medication	Corticosteroids, methotrexate, azathioprine[1]
Frequency	~ 1 per 100,000 people per year[3]

Dermatomyositis