Guide To Dermatomyositis Complications And Related Conditions

Dermatomyositis is a term used to encompass several diseases of the muscle referred to as inflammatory myopathies. These diseases feature an initial skin rash followed by chronic muscle inflammation and muscle weakness. The population most commonly affected by dermatomyositis is children from five to fifteen years old and adults between their fourth and sixth decade of life. The exact cause of dermatomyositis is not clear, but it is thought to involve an infection of the skeletal muscle tissue or inappropriate autoimmune response.