Symptoms of dermatomyositis

summary

The etiology of dermatomyositis is unclear, which may be caused by virus infection, immune disorder, heredity, tumor and so on. So there may be many people who don't know much about it. Let me share the symptoms of dermatomyositis today.

Symptoms of dermatomyositis

First, periorbital purplish red spots: also known as positive purplish red spots, the characteristic lesions are purplish red edema patches centered on the upper eyelids.

Second, perinail telangiectasia: dark erythema and ecchymosis occur in the nail fold, and become thick, which also has diagnostic value.

Third, vascular atrophic skin heterochromatosis: chronic cases can have extensive erythema and papules, dry surface with chaff like scales, and can see punctate keratosis and punctate pigmentation and loss, mild atrophy, telangiectasia, known as poikilodermatosis.

matters needing attention

Dermatomyositis prevention: 1, try to avoid direct sunlight (mainly ultraviolet), go out with a hat, gloves, long sleeve clothes or umbrella, etc. 2. No cosmetics, no hair dyes. 3. Avoid contact with pesticides and some decorative materials. 4. Women of childbearing age should avoid pregnancy and abortion as much as possible when their condition is not very stable.