dermatomyositis
/ˌdɜːrmətoʊˌmaɪəˈsaɪtɪs/
noun
- A rare disease that causes muscle weakness and a skin rash, often affecting the face, eyelids, and knuckles.
- Doctors treat dermatomyositis with medications that reduce inflammation and calm the immune system.
- The patient was diagnosed with dermatomyositis after experiencing muscle pain and a purple rash on her eyelids.
- Dermatomyositis can make it hard to climb stairs or lift objects because the muscles become weak.