Tag: dermatomyositis
Dermatomyositis and Polymyositis: Understanding Muscle Inflammation and Modern Treatment Options
Dermatomyositis and polymyositis are rare autoimmune diseases causing muscle weakness and inflammation. Learn how they differ, how they're diagnosed, and what modern treatments-including steroids, biologics, and physical therapy-can do to restore function and improve quality of life.
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