Internal MedicineImmunology
Dermatomyositis
Dermatomyositis
Disease overview
Dermatomyositis is a group of autoimmune diseases primarily affecting the skin and muscles, which can also involve various internal organs, or exclusively affect the skin or muscles. It is characteriz...
Detailed description
Dermatomyositis is a group of autoimmune diseases primarily affecting the skin and muscles, which can also involve various internal organs, or exclusively affect the skin or muscles. It is characterized by distinctive skin and muscle lesions.
This disease can occur at any age, with two peak incidences: childhood and between 40 and 60 years old.
Disease information
Disease name
Dermatomyositis
English name
Dermatomyositis
Category
Internal Medicine
Subcategory
Immunology
Related departments
Immunology
Dermatology and Venereology
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Related hospitals
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Related doctors