What Causes Myositis?

Dermatomyositis

Dermatomyositis is one of the two best-known kinds of myositis. It's categorized as an inflammatory myopathy, meaning it causes inflammation of the muscles. The disease includes chronic muscle inflammation, hence why 'myositis' is present in the name. In addition, patients experience muscle weakness. The condition is best known for the skin rash that comes directly before or during periods of muscle weakness. The condition can occur in any gender or age, but most commonly presents in adults between forty-five and sixty-five years old. It also commonly occurs in children between five and fifteen years old. Dermatomyositis is chronic and does not have a cure, but there are multiple treatment options available for symptoms.