What is the life expectancy of someone with dermatomyositis?

What is the life expectancy of someone with dermatomyositis?

Dermatomyositis is fatal for approximately 5% of people diagnosed with it. This is especially true in the first year after being diagnosed. But, about 20% of people with dermatomyositis go into long-term remission.

Some symptoms and other factors can increase your risk of dying, including if you:

• Wait more than six months to start treatment.
• Are older than 60.
• Experience severe symptoms.
• Have symptoms in your throat, lungs or heart.
• Have or develop cancer.