Dermatomyositis: Treatment, Specialists & Infusion Centers
Dermatomyositis is an inflammatory disease affecting muscle and skin; IVIG has confirmed benefit for many patients.
Overview
What is Dermatomyositis?
Dermatomyositis is an inflammatory condition that causes muscle weakness and a distinctive skin rash. Care is coordinated by a rheumatologist (often with dermatology and neurology), and immunoglobulin therapy has demonstrated benefit for many patients in controlled trials.
Signs to know
Common symptoms
- Muscle weakness, especially in the hips, shoulders and neck.
- A distinctive skin rash.
- Difficulty rising from a chair or climbing stairs.
- Fatigue.
Therapies
How Dermatomyositis is treated
IVIG Confirmed effective (ProDERM)
Rituxan (rituximab) Refractory disease
Corticosteroids Standard first-line
Care is coordinated by a rheumatologist; immunoglobulin therapy has demonstrated benefit for many patients in controlled trials.
Therapy choice is individualized and made with a specialist.
Directory
Find a Rheumatology specialist who treats Dermatomyositis
131 specialists in this field in the directory.
Directory
Find an infusion center
2,185 centers offering this therapy.
Insurance & cost
Coverage for infusion therapy usually requires prior authorization, and out-of-pocket cost varies by plan and site of care.
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