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  1. Myositis 
    https://medlineplus.gov/myositis.html
    ... the muscles. Two specific types are polymyositis and dermatomyositis. Read about myositis symptoms and management. ... cause it. Two specific kinds are polymyositis and dermatomyositis. Polymyositis causes muscle weakness, usually in the muscles ...
  2. Dermatomyositis 
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000839.htm
    Dermatomyositis is a disease that involves muscle inflammation and a skin rash. Polymyositis is a similar inflammatory ... The cause of dermatomyositis is unknown. Experts think it may be due to a viral infection of the muscles or a problem with ...
  3. Dermatomyositis - Gottron papule (image) 
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/2404.htm
    This is Gottron sign, seen in dermatomyositis (an inflammatory disease of the muscles and skin). Violet-colored inflammation over the knuckles is an important diagnostic finding in dermatomyositis, since ...
  4. Dermatomyositis - heliotrope rash on the face (image) 
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/2898.htm
    Dermatomyositis, a connective tissue disease, typically produces a reddish-purple (violaceous) rash. The rash is named after ... toward the sun (heliotropic) and is characteristic of dermatomyositis.
  5. Dermatomyositis - Gottron papule (image) 
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/1522.htm
    ... skin over the knuckles (Gottron sign) associated with dermatomyositis, an autoimmune disease of the skin and muscles.
  6. Dermatomyositis - Gottron's papules on the hand (image) 
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/1866.htm
    ... inflammation (erythema) over the knuckles is caused by Dermatomyositis. Other skin conditions produce more redness, while the ...
  7. Dermatomyositis - heliotrope eyelids (image) 
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/2402.htm
    ... papules on the knuckles are characteristic findings in dermatomyositis.
  8. Dermatomyositis on the legs (image) 
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/2403.htm
    ... plaques on the knees may be associated with dermatomyositis. Typically, most lesions associated with other diseases are ...
  9. MedlinePlus Drug Information: Corticotropin, Repository Injection 
    https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a613006.html
    ... body attacks many of its own organs);systemic dermatomyositis (condition that causes muscle weakness and skin rash) ...
  10. Idiopathic inflammatory myopathy: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../idiopathic-inflammatory-myopathy
    ... several forms of idiopathic inflammatory myopathy, including polymyositis, dermatomyositis, and sporadic inclusion body myositis. Polymyositis and dermatomyositis ...
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Myositis means inflammation of the muscles. Two specific types are polymyositis and dermatomyositis. Read about myositis symptoms and management.

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