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By: Andrea Owens & Jennifer Tran

Dermatomyositis. By: Andrea Owens & Jennifer Tran. Description. Dermatomyositis is a muscle disease characterized by inflammation and a skin rash. It is a type of inflammatory myopathy

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By: Andrea Owens & Jennifer Tran

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  1. Dermatomyositis By: Andrea Owens & Jennifer Tran

  2. Description Dermatomyositis is a muscle disease characterized by inflammation and a skin rash. It is a type of inflammatory myopathy Inflammatory myopathyis a group of muscle diseases that involve inflammation of the muscles or associated tissues

  3. Scientific Description Inflammation of the skin and underlying muscle tissue, involving degeneration of collagen, discoloration, and swelling, typically occurring as an autoimmune condition or associated with internal cancer. It affects the epidermal and dermal layers.

  4. Symptoms Skin changes Muscle weakness Difficulty swallowing Muscle pain or tenderness Fatigue, fever, and weight loss

  5. Cause The cause is unknownbut scientists believe that it is from a viral infection of the person’s muscles

  6. Cure Dermatomyositis has no cure, but treatment can improve the your skin and your muscle strength and function. Treatment involves corticosteroids Corticosteroidare medications that suppress your immune system, limiting the production of antibodies and reducing muscle inflammation, as wells as improving muscle strength and function Other treatment approaches are antimalarial medication, pain relievers, physical therapy, speech therapy, dietetic assessment, or surgery

  7. Worst Case Scenario In the worst cases, symptoms can prevent an individual from doing simple tasks, such as standing up from a chair.

  8. Facts Dermatomyositis can occur in both adults, usually in their 40s to 60s, and children, typically between ages of 5 to 15 Generally, women are more commonly affected than men In most individuals, it can take weeks or even months to fully develop Many researchers believe that myopathies are actually autoimmune disorders where the body’s immune system conducts an attack against the body Researchers also are beginning to believe that some people are genetically predisposed to the disease

  9. Sources http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0001842/ http://www.mda.org/publications/fa-myosi-qa.html http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/dermatomyositis/DS00335/DSECTION http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-dermatomyositis.htm

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