Dermatomyositis

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Dermatomyositis

Definition

Dermatomyositis is a muscle disease characterized by inflammation and a skin rash. It is a type of inflammatory myopathy.

Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors

The cause of dermatomyositis is unknown. Experts think it may be due to a viral infection of the muscles or a problem with the body's immune system.

Anyone can develop dermatomyositis, but it most commonly occurs in children age 5 - 15 and adults age 40 - 60. Women develop this condition more often than men do.

Polymyositis is a similar condition, but the symptoms occur without a skin rash.

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Dermatomyositis, Gottron's papule	Dermatomyositis, Gottron's papules on the hand	Dermatomyositis, heliotrope eyelids	Dermatomyositis on the legs	Dermatomyositis, Gottron's papule
Paronychia, candidial	Dermatomyositis, heliotrope rash on the face

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Dermatomyositis, Gottron's papule
Dermatomyositis, Gottron's papules on the hand
Dermatomyositis, heliotrope eyelids
Dermatomyositis on the legs
Dermatomyositis, Gottron's papule
Paronychia, candidial
Dermatomyositis, heliotrope rash on the face

Review Date : 2/5/2009
Reviewed By : Jonathan Kantor, MD, North Florida Dermatology Associates, Jacksonville, FL. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

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