Polymyositis and dermatomyositis (patient information)

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Polymyositis and dermatomyositis

Overview

What are the symptoms?

What are the causes?

Who is at highest risk?

Diagnosis

When to seek urgent medical care?

Treatment options

Where to find medical care for Polymyositis and dermatomyositis?

Prevention

What to expect (Outlook/Prognosis)?

Possible complications

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Sadaf Sharfaei M.D.[2]

Overview

What are the Symptoms of Polymyositis and Dermatomyositis?

What Causes Polymyositis and Dermatomyositis?

Who is at Highest Risk?

Diagnosis

When to Seek Urgent Medical Care?

Treatment Options

Where to find Medical Care for Polymyositis and Dermatomyositis?

Medical care for polymyositis and dermatomyositis can be found here.

Prevention

What to Expect (Outlook/Prognosis)?

Possible Complications

Sources