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What is Chickenpox
Chickenpox is a contagious viral infection caused by the varicella-zoster virus, a member of the herpesvirus family. It primarily affects the skin and the immune system, but its biology begins in the respiratory tract…
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What is Cellulitis
Cellulitis is a bacterial infection of the skin and the tissue just beneath it , especially the dermis and subcutaneous fat. It develops when bacteria enter through a break in the skin and multiply…
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FAQ about Dermatomyositis
Dermatomyositis is a rare inflammatory disease that affects both the skin and the muscles, and in some people it can also involve the lungs, joints, or heart. Because it is uncommon and its symptoms…
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Prevention of Dermatomyositis
Dermatomyositis is an inflammatory disease in which the immune system becomes misdirected against muscle, skin, and in some cases blood vessels and other tissues. Because its development involves a mixture of immune dysregulation, genetic…
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Treatment for Dermatomyositis
The treatment of dermatomyositis uses immunosuppressive medicines, corticosteroids, steroid-sparing agents, intravenous immunoglobulin, skin-directed therapies, physical rehabilitation, and, in selected cases, procedures to evaluate or remove associated complications. These treatments are used because dermatomyositis is…
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Diagnosis of Dermatomyositis
Dermatomyositis is diagnosed by combining clinical observation with laboratory testing, imaging, and sometimes tissue examination. No single test by itself proves the diagnosis in every case. Instead, clinicians look for a characteristic pattern: muscle…
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Causes of Dermatomyositis
Dermatomyositis is caused by an abnormal immune response that damages small blood vessels and muscle tissue, especially in the skin and skeletal muscles. In many cases, the condition appears when immune regulation breaks down…