Lenabasum Improved Skin Symptoms, in Small Dermatomyositis Trial Lenabasum Improved Skin Symptoms, in Small Dermatomyositis Trial
In the phase 2 trial, skin biopsies before and after treatment showed significant reductions in inflammatory cytokines relevant to dermatomyositis pathogenesis.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Dermatology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Dermatology Headlines - May 14, 2022 Category: Dermatology Tags: Dermatology News Source Type: news

What is in the Differential Diagnosis for Green, Blue or Violet Skin Conditions?
Discussion Acrocyanosis is commonly seen in the newborn period as the baby transitions to extra-uterine life. It appears as blue-purple coloration of the distal extremities which usually improves over several hours. Blue melanocytosis is also a common normal variant of skin color. It usually is seen on the posterior surface of the body around the spine and buttocks, but can also be on the upper parts of the extremities. It is a blue-black coloration that shows a normal skin undertone when palpated. This is the second in a short case series of differential diagnoses of colored skin conditions. An introduction to dermatologi...
Source: PediatricEducation.org - May 2, 2022 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Pediatric Education Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: news

What is in the Differential Diagnosis for Red, Orange or Yellow Skin Conditions?
Discussion This is the first in a short case series of differential diagnoses of colored skin conditions. A differential diagnosis by distribution and common pattern can be found here. For green, blue and violet conditions, a review can be found here. For black and white conditions, a review can be found here. For brown and grey conditions, a review can be found here. Note that any color can be a normal variant for an individual or is physiologic for a given state. The skin is the largest organ of the body. It can be easily examined but for many clinicians continues to be difficult to describe what they are seeing. Analo...
Source: PediatricEducation.org - April 25, 2022 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Pediatric Education Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: news

FDA Approves Intravenous Immunoglobulin for Dermatomyositis FDA Approves Intravenous Immunoglobulin for Dermatomyositis
Octagam 10% is the first treatment to have an indication specifically for dermatomyositis.FDA Approvals (Source: Medscape Dermatology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Dermatology Headlines - July 21, 2021 Category: Dermatology Tags: Rheumatology News Source Type: news

FDA approves Octapharma's Octagam ® 10% for adult dermatomyositis
(Yankee Public Relations) The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted approval to Octapharma USA for Octagam ® 10% [Immune Globulin Intravenous (Human)], the first and only intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIg) to be indicated for the treatment of adult dermatomyositis, a rare immune-mediated inflammatory disease. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - July 20, 2021 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news

FDA Approves Octapharma ’s Octagam 10% for Adult Dermatomyositis
PARAMUS, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE) July 20, 2021 --The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted approval to Octapharma USA for Octagam® 10% [Immune Globulin Intravenous (Human)], the first and only intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIg) to be... (Source: Drugs.com - New Drug Approvals)
Source: Drugs.com - New Drug Approvals - July 20, 2021 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: news

Polymyositis-Dermatomyositis Tied to Arrhythmias in Young, Middle-Aged Adults Polymyositis-Dermatomyositis Tied to Arrhythmias in Young, Middle-Aged Adults
Young and middle-aged adults with polymyositis-dermatomyositis are more likely to have arrhythmias than matched controls without these rare rheumatic conditions, a US study suggests.Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - June 18, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Rheumatology News Source Type: news

IVIg Controls Dermatomyositis in Phase 3 Trial IVIg Controls Dermatomyositis in Phase 3 Trial
Intravenous immunoglobulin was safe and effective for dermatomyositis in the first multinational, phase 3, placebo-controlled trial to evaluate the treatment.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Dermatology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Dermatology Headlines - June 3, 2021 Category: Dermatology Tags: Rheumatology News Source Type: news

ANA Testing in a Postpartum Patient at Risk for Dermatomyositis ANA Testing in a Postpartum Patient at Risk for Dermatomyositis
The progression of a 32-year-old woman ' s dermatomyositis -- a rash that resolved during pregnancy, only to recur postpartum, along with fatigue and weakness.HSS Grand Rounds Complex Cases (Source: Medscape Rheumatology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Rheumatology Headlines - May 4, 2021 Category: Rheumatology Tags: Rheumatology Clinical Case Source Type: news

Home Subcutaneous Immune Globulin for Refractory Dermatomyositis Home Subcutaneous Immune Globulin for Refractory Dermatomyositis
' The technology is there. I think our patients might feel more comfortable getting immune globulin at home, ' says Dr Postolova, a rheumatologist and allergist/immunologist.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - February 19, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Rheumatology News Source Type: news

Polymyositis and Dermatomyositis
Title: Polymyositis and DermatomyositisCategory: Diseases and ConditionsCreated: 12/31/1997 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 1/4/2021 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Arthritis General)
Source: MedicineNet Arthritis General - January 4, 2021 Category: Rheumatology Source Type: news

What Causes Joint Pain?
DiscussionMusculoskeletal problems are common problems in pediatric practice with up to 15% of acute care visits being for this problem. Joint pain is a common concern for families but the differential diagnosis is extensive and needs thoughtful consideration. History is a key to discerning the potential diagnosis but also in guiding the physical examination and laboratory examination. Family history especially for systemic diseases should be considered. On physical examination all joints should be examined include sacroiliac and temporomandibular joints. Is this arthritis or arthralgia? Distinction between inflammatory...
Source: PediatricEducation.org - October 26, 2020 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Pediatric Education Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: news

Dermatomyositis: An Update on Diagnosis and Treatment Dermatomyositis: An Update on Diagnosis and Treatment
Dermatomyositis is both a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge. This primer presents a review of its pathophysiology with a focus on myositis-specific autoantibodies and their associated phenotypes.American Journal of Clinical Dermatology (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - June 26, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Dermatology Journal Article Source Type: news

What Are the First Signs of Dermatomyositis
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Source: eMedicineHealth.com - June 12, 2020 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news

Man's hands covered in agonising ulcers in unusual side effect of his lung disease 
The man saw dermatologists in Boston after his ulcers got worse. He received a diagnosis of dermatomyositis after it was revealed he also suffered from breathing difficulties. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - August 1, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news