Dermatomyositis - Diagnosis & treatment - Mayo Clinic
WEBJun 30, 2022 · Learn about the tests and medications used to diagnose and treat dermatomyositis, a chronic autoimmune disease that affects skin and muscles. Find out how to cope with the symptoms, side effects and complications of this condition.
Dermatomyositis: Symptoms, Causes & Treatments - Cleveland Clinic
WEBMay 11, 2022 · Dermatomyositis causes muscle weakness and degeneration (tissue death) and a rash on your skin. It’s diagnosed with blood tests, biopsies and imaging tests. Both dermatomyositis and lupus need diagnosed and treated as soon as possible. Visit your provider right away if notice any new symptoms.
Dermatomyositis Treatment - Johns Hopkins Myositis Center
WEBFeb 7, 2019 · Learn how experts define health sources and explain the treatment options for Dermatomyositis, a rare autoimmune disease that affects the skin and muscles. Watch a video series by Dr. Eleni Tiniakou, a physician at the Johns Hopkins Myositis Center.
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WEBComprehensive treatment: Your dermatomyositis care plan will likely include several treatments, including medications and physical therapy. Your care team will work with you to find the best ways to manage your condition and …
Dermatomyositis - Johns Hopkins Medicine
WEBTreatment. There is no cure for dermatomyositis, but you can treat the symptoms with medication, physical therapy, exercise, heat therapy and rest. Medications include corticosteroids, immunosuppressant drugs and topical ointments. What are the complications of dermatomyositis?
Dermatomyositis - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf
WEBAug 7, 2023 · Treatment options for resistant cases include rituximab, mycophenolate mofetil, calcineurin inhibitors, intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG), and cyclophosphamide. Rituximab is an anti-CD 20 agent and is the recommended first-line agent in resistant cases.
Dermatomyositis: Practical Guidance and Unmet Needs
WEBMar 6, 2024 · Although many dermatomyositis patients can be effectively treated with current options, either as monotherapy or with combination regimens, there is a need for more targeted and effective DM therapies, in general, and for MDA5(+) dermatomyositis-associated rapidly progressive interstitial lung disease.
Dermatomyositis - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic
WEBMar 4, 2024 · Dermatomyositis is an inflammatory disease that causes muscle weakness and a distinctive skin rash. Learn about the signs, causes, risk factors, complications and treatment options for this condition.
Dermatomyositis - Symptoms, diagnosis and treatment | BMJ …
WEBMar 19, 2024 · Initial treatment of muscle disease is with high-dose oral corticosteroids, followed by the addition of immunosuppressants or intravenous immunoglobulin in refractory cases. Skin manifestations are treated with …
Dermatomyositis - National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
WEBJul 19, 2024 · Dermatomyositis is a rare inflammatory disease that affects the muscles and skin. It can be caused by autoimmune disorders, infections, or other factors. Learn more about the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options from NINDS.