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Polymyositis Chest Rash
Polymyositis and
The major manifestation of polymyositis is inflammation leading to destruction of muscle and increasing muscular weakness. As the disease progresses, the muscle tissue is replaced by functionless scar tissue. Both have features in common...
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Dermatomyositis and Polymyositis
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Dermatomyositis and polymyositis are connective tissue diseases in which there is muscle weakness and tenderness. The two disorders are very similar,... Read more »
Polymyositis: adult
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Polymyositis is a relatively uncommon inflammatory disease that leads to muscle weakness, swelling (inflammation), tenderness, and damage. It is part... Read more »
Chest pain
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Chest pain is discomfort or pain that you feel anywhere along the front of your body between your neck and upper abdomen.Alternative NamesChest... Read more »
Rashes
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Skin redness or inflammation; Skin lesion; Rubor; Skin rash; Erythema Home Care Most simple rashes will improve with gentle skin care... Read more »
Porphyria
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Porphyrias are a group of rare disorders passed down through families, in which an important part of hemoglobin, called heme, is not made properly.... Read more »
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