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Dermatomyositis
A rare inflammatory disease marked by muscle weakness and a distinctive skin rash.
How long it usually lasts:
Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)
How common is it?
Very rare
Very rare | Extremely rare | Very rare | Rare | Common | Very common |
| Preteen6-13 | Very common | ||||
| Teenager14-18 | |||||
| Young adult19-40 | |||||
| Middle-aged adult41-60 | Very common |
How it can usually be treated?
Can be cured with medical treatment
How is it usually diagnosed?
Requires diagnosis by a medical professional
Body locations
Skin
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