What can I expect if I have dermatomyositis?

What can I expect if I have dermatomyositis?

There’s no cure for dermatomyositis. You should expect to manage your symptoms for the rest of your life.

Even with treatment, 80% of people have chronic dermatomyositis (sometimes referred to as polycyclic dermatomyositis). Your symptoms might come and go in waves throughout your life. Visit your provider right away as soon as you notice the signs of a symptom flare up.

Two-thirds of people living with dermatomyositis develop a physical disability because of the damage to their muscles.