Dermatopolymyositis
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Dermatopolymyositis is a term used to describe a family of myositis
disorders.
These include polymyositis
and dermatomyositis
.
The term "PM/DM" is sometimes used to describe polymyositis and dermatomyositis.
Myositis
Myositis is a general term for inflammation of the muscles. Many such conditions are considered likely to be caused by autoimmune conditions, rather than directly due to infection It is also a documented side effect of the lipid-lowering drugs statins and fibrates.Elevation of creatine kinase in...
disorders.
These include polymyositis
Polymyositis
Polymyositis is a type of chronic inflammation of the muscles related to dermatomyositis and inclusion body myositis.-Signs and symptoms:...
and dermatomyositis
Dermatomyositis
Dermatomyositis is a connective-tissue disease related to polymyositis and Bramaticosis that is characterized by inflammation of the muscles and the skin.- Causes :...
.
The term "PM/DM" is sometimes used to describe polymyositis and dermatomyositis.