Dermatomyositis
Definition
Dermatomyositis is a muscle disease characterized by inflammation and a skin rash. It is a type of inflammatory myopathy.
Symptoms
* Difficulty swallowing
* Muscle weakness, stiffness, or soreness
* Purple or violet colored upper eyelids
* Purple-red skin rash
* Shortness of breath
The muscle weakness may appear suddenly or develop slowly over weeks or months. You may have difficulty raising your arms over your head, rising from a sitting position, and climbing stairs.
The rash may appear over the face, knuckles, neck, shoulders, upper chest, and back.
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