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Dermatomyositis

Evidence: Antibody

Dermatomyositis- Autoimmune Registry

Names 

Dermatomyositis
Idiopathic Inflammatory Myopathy
Juvenile dermatomyositis
Polymyositis (subtype)

Description

Dermatomyositis is an uncommon autoinflammatory disease that mainly causes symptoms in the skin and muscles.  The symptoms are variable from patient to patient.   Affected populations can be grouped into juvenile and adult dermatomyositis.  The juvenile group tends to have gastrointestinal issues as well. Polymyositis, covered in its own profile, is a subtype.

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Prevalence

US Cases: 68,000 [Reeder 2010]

Typical Age of onset

Childhood - 5 to 15
Adults - late 40’s to early 60’s

Symptoms

 

Clinical Trials

  • Itchy and/or painful violet/red rash

  • Muscle weakness

  • Calcium deposits

Resources

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