dermatomyositis

A myositis that results_in inflammation located_in muscle or located_in skin where a skin rash is often seen prior to the onset of muscle weakness. The disease may result from either a viral infection or an autoimmune reaction.

Medications that may treat it

cortisone potassium aminobenzoate prednisone

Also known as: Polymyositis with skin involvement; dermatopolymyositis