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The signs and symptoms of dermatomyositis can appear suddenly or develop gradually over time. The most common signs and symptoms include: Skin changes. A violet-colored or dusky red rash develops, most commonly on your face and eyelids and on your knuckles, elbows, knees, chest and back.
Muscle weakness and a skin rash are hallmarks of dermatomyositis. There's no cure, but treatments can relieve symptoms.
Symptoms. The muscle weakness associated with polymyositis involves the muscles closest to the trunk, such as those in your hips, thighs, shoulders, upper arms and neck. The weakness affects both the left and right sides of your body, and tends to gradually worsen.
The major muscle diseases that are diagnosed and treated include adult and juvenile dermatomyositis, polymyositis, necrotizing autoimmune myopathy (immune-mediated necrotizing myopathy) and inclusion body myositis. These diseases cause muscle inflammation and damage, or both, that may be treatable.
Muscle weakness and a skin rash are hallmarks of dermatomyositis. There's no cure, but treatments can relieve symptoms.
Although it may be difficult to pinpoint when symptoms started, try to estimate when you first noticed weakness, and which muscles have been affected. You may want to write a list that includes: Detailed descriptions of your symptoms, including which muscles are affected
La dermatomiositis afecta más a las mujeres que a los hombres. La dermatomiositis no tiene cura, pero puede haber períodos en los que mejoran los síntomas. El tratamiento puede eliminar el sarpullido en la piel y ayudarte a recuperar la fuerza y la función musculares.
Early symptoms may include swelling and itchiness. The color of affected skin can become lighter or darker, and skin may look shiny because of the tightness. Some people also have small red spots, called telangiectasia, on their hands and face.
There's no cure for myasthenia gravis. Treatment can help with symptoms. These symptoms can include weakness of arm or leg muscles, double vision, drooping eyelids, and problems with speaking, chewing, swallowing and breathing.
Symptoms. Symptoms of ME/CFS can vary from person to person, and the severity of symptoms can fluctuate from day to day. In addition to fatigue, symptoms may include: Extreme exhaustion after physical or mental exercise. Problems with memory or thinking skills.