Dermatomyositis presents symptoms in many ways; however, the most common signs are skin, muscle, and lung issues.
Dermatomyositis Signs and Symptoms
Dermatomyositis Diagnosis
Most doctors will perform a liver biopsy that shows everything is normal. Then, they will look at the enzymes in the muscle and see that there is a problem.
Dermatomyositis Treatment
The goal of treatment in Dermatomyositis is to bring down the immune system so that it stops attacking the healthy tissues in the muscle.
Dermatomyositis – Lifestyle Options
Exercising, avoiding the sun, and maintaining a relatively stress-free lifestyle are three ways to stay healthy and avoid flares.
Myositis Center: In the News
It’s a condition that causes the body’s immune system to turn against its own muscles, making it difficult to walk or lift heavy things. Inclusion-body myositis is often misdiagnosed or […]
Living with Myositis
Therapy and research help patients maintain independence and quality of life
