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GlossaryDermatomyositis

inflammatory disease causing muscle weakness and skin rash

Dermatomyositis is an inflammatory disease characterized by muscle weakness and a distinctive skin rash. It involves the immune system attacking the body's own tissues, leading to symptoms such as muscle pain, fatigue, and red or purple rashes, often on the face, knuckles, and other areas. This condition can also be associated with other autoimmune disorders and may require treatments like corticosteroids or immunosuppressive drugs to manage symptoms.

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research An unusual presentation of dermatomyositis: The type Wong variant revisited

36 citations , November 2000 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”

A woman with dermatomyositis showed rare skin symptoms, was treated successfully, and her case suggests checking for cancer in similar patients.

research Horizontal and vertical sections of scalp biopsy specimens from dermatomyositis patients with scalp involvement

16 citations , February 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

Scalp biopsies from dermatomyositis patients show chronic hair loss without scarring, with mucin and blood vessel changes being very common.

research Understanding the Role of Type I Interferons in Cutaneous Lupus and Dermatomyositis: Toward Better Therapeutics

14 citations , September 2024 in “Arthritis & Rheumatology”

Type I interferons may help treat skin issues in lupus and dermatomyositis.

research Trichoscopic Signs in Dermatomyositis, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, and Systemic Sclerosis: A Comparative Study of 150 Patients

12 citations , December 2021 in “Dermatology”

Trichoscopy can help diagnose and assess disease activity in connective tissue diseases by identifying specific hair and scalp signs.

research An unusual presentation of dermatomyositis: The type Wong variant revisited

9 citations , November 2000 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”

A woman with a rare type of dermatomyositis improved with low-dose prednisone and methotrexate.

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