1. Treatment includes medication and other therapies.

    Medication

    Steroid: Reduces inflammation.

    Prednisone

    Immunosuppressants: To suppress the immune system.

    Azathioprine

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    Selfcare

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    Always talk to your provider before starting anything.

    • Sunscreen protects against the sun's UV rays
    • Physical exercise improves the cardiovascular health

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    Procedure

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    Arthroscopy: To remove painful calcium deposits.

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    Specialist

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    Rheumatologist : Specializes in the treatment of arthritis, autoimmune diseases, pain disorders affecting joints, and osteoporosis.

    Neurologist : Specializes in treating diseases of the nervous system, which includes the brain, the spinal cord, and the nerves.

    Dermatologist : Specializes in the study of the skin and its disorders.

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    Diagnosis

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    One or more of these tests may be recommended by your medical provider.
    Diagnosis involves blood test and imaging tests.

    Common tests & procedures

    Blood test: Check for elevated levels of muscle enzymes.

    X-ray: Check for lung damage.

    Muscle biopsy: To reveal inflammation on muscles.

    Electromyography (EMG): Check electrical activity of muscle.

    Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI): Access inflammation on muscles.

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  1. Treatment options for dermatomyositis include12345:
    • Corticosteroids: These decrease inflammation in muscles.
    • Physical therapy: Helps rebuild muscle damage.
    • Medication: Immunosuppressant drugs and topical ointments.
    • Self-care: Protect affected skin from the sun.
    • Consulting specialists: Dermatologist for skin involvement, pulmonologist for lung problems.
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    Dermatomyositis

    • Treatment There's no cure for dermatomyositis, but treatment can improve your skin and your muscle strength and function. Medications Medications used to treat dermatomyositis include: Corticosteroids. ...
    www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/dermatom…
    Dermatomyositis treatments include: Corticosteroids: Corticosteroids will decrease the inflammation in your muscles. Physical therapy: Physical therapy (and exercise in general) can help rebuild damage in your muscles. The stronger your muscles are, the better equipped they are to handle any damage from dermatomyositis.
    my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/15701-derm…
    For most people, there’s no cure for dermatomyositis. Treatment can improve the condition of your skin and muscle weakness. Available treatments include medication, physical therapy, and surgery.
    www.healthline.com/health/dermatomyositis
    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.
    www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-di…
    Treatment If you have dermatomyositis, your doctor will most likely prescribe medications that suppress the immune system, such as corticosteroids. If you have severe skin involvement, you may also see a dermatologist. If you have lung problems, you will also see a pulmonologist at the Johns Hopkins Myositis Center.
    www.hopkinsmyositis.org/myositis/dermatomyositis/
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