Dermatomyositis

Name(s): 
Petges-Clejat syndrome
Poikilodermatomyositis
Wagner-Unverricht syndrome
Petges-Cléjat syndrome
Nature 
Dermatomyositis (DM) has its onset any time from childhood to late adulthood. There is weakness of neck and limb muscles, with muscle pain and swelling common. A skin rash typically affecting cheeks, eyelids, neck, chest and limbs. The disease varies in its progression and severity and often responds to drug therapy.
Value(s) 
Type 
(E) Emanations of other problems