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Dermatomyositis

What is Dermatomyositis?

A type of idiopathic inflammatory myopathy characterized by evocative skin lesions and symmetrical proximal muscle weakness.

Other condition names

  • Adult dermatomyositis

Inheritance type

Not applicable

Prevalence

  • Europe: 1-9 in 100,000

Age of Onset

  • All ages
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