2022年8月10日 · Polymyositis (pol-e-my-o-SY-tis) is an uncommon inflammatory disease that causes muscle weakness affecting both sides of your body. Having this condition can make it …

2024年4月19日 · Dermatomyositis (DM) and polymyositis (PM) are immune-mediated myopathies, characterized by the shared features of proximal skeletal muscle weakness and …

Both Polymyositis and dermatomyositis have symptoms in common with sclerosis or sometimes lupus. Signs of these conditions may appear suddenly and severely or gradually and more mildly.

Polymyositis is a rare disease that makes your immune system attack your muscles. It causes inflammation and weakness in muscles close to the center of your body, which can lead to …

2024年5月1日 · In dermatomyositis, a patchy rash can appear on your eyelids or along the skin over muscles that help extend joints throughout your body. As the condition progresses, a …

2023年5月18日 · Polymyositis is a disease of the muscle featuring inflammation of the muscle fibers. It results in weakness of the muscles which can be severe and when associated with …

2022年8月8日 · Several types of rash may occur: Gottron's sign or Gottron's papules – Gottron's sign is a flat red rash over the back of the fingers, elbows or knees. Gottron's papules are red, …

Rashes and discoloration of the skin may occur on the shoulders and upper back, resembling a shawl. It can also resemble a “v-neck” sign when it affects the anterior chest. Scaling, redness, …

Polymyositis and dermatomyositis are autoimmune diseases that cause inflammation of the muscles, most commonly the upper arms and thighs, resulting in weakness. Polymyositis …

Muscle weakness and tenderness can be signs of polymyositis. A rash is a sign of a related condition, dermatomyositis. Common symptoms include: Muscle weakness in the shoulders …

2024年5月16日 · Dermatomyositis is an inflammatory disease marked by muscle weakness and a distinctive skin rash. The condition can affect people of all ages but is more common in adults, …

Muscle weakness may appear at the same time as the skin rashes, or it may occur weeks, months, or even years later. Amyopathic dermatomyositis presents with only skin changes and …

Patients with dermatomyositis often have skin rashes that can be disfiguring and very sensitive to sun exposure. Patients with inflammatory myositis often have other autoimmune diseases, …

2024年11月11日 · No rash is appreciated. Laboratory evaluation reveals increased creatinine phosphokinase, positive antinuclear antibody, and positive anti-signal recognition particle. She …

In addition to muscular symptoms, Dermatomyositis (not Polymyositis) is associated with several associated characteristic rashes. Gottron’s papules are reddish/purple scaly patches on the …

Exposure to sunlight can make the rash worse. People with anti-synthetase syndrome can also experience skin changes, particularly cracking of skin on the side of the fingers (called …

2024年1月16日 · Both conditions cause muscle weakness and soreness, but dermatomyositis also causes a rash. This rash could be smooth or scaly and might not be near the weakened …

2024年12月6日 · Dermatomyositis (DM) and polymyositis (PM) are idiopathic inflammatory myopathies, characterized by the shared features of proximal skeletal muscle weakness and …

2020年12月24日 · So, in polymyositis vs. dermatomyositis, the latter also involves a skin rash. Polymyositis causes muscle weakness, typically in the muscles closest to the trunk. This …

2022年4月19日 · Polymyositis is a rare condition that affects your muscles. It begins by inflaming and weakening the muscles near your abdomen and can move to other muscles as it …

Dermatomyositis differs from polymyositis only in the associated skin rash and the higher incidence of malignancy [1]. The pathogenesis of dermatomyositis is definitely associated to …

Dermatomyositis is a rare autoimmune disease, that causes muscle weakness, skin rashes and inflammation. Read about diagnosis and treatment.