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A diffuse connective tissue disease.
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Topics Related To Dermatomyositis
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| Dermatomyositis | The Condition
"Dermatomyositis and Polymyositis are two forms of inflammatory myopathies - diseases of muscle caused by an immune response..."
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Muscle Pains (Myalgia) |
The Condition
"...Some of the most common causes are ... Autoimmune disorders such as polymyositis or dermatomyositis..."
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Polymyositis |
The Condition
"...With skin involvement (dermatomyositis), the eyes can be surrounded by a violet discoloration with swelling..."
Recommendation Conventional Drug Use
"...Patients with calcium deposits (calcinosis) from dermatomyositis can sometimes benefit by taking diltiazem (Cardizem) to shrink the size of the calcium deposits..."
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Sjogren's Syndrome |
The Condition
"...If the skin is inflamed too, it's called dermatomyositis..."
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Last updated: Nov 28, 2009
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