{"id":2479,"date":"2026-01-13T07:48:21","date_gmt":"2026-01-13T07:48:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/drsevalkarasati.com\/?page_id=2479"},"modified":"2026-03-12T13:03:52","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T13:03:52","slug":"dermatomyositis-treatment","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/drsevalkarasati.com\/en\/dermatological-diseases\/dermatomyositis-treatment\/","title":{"rendered":"Dermatomyositis Treatment"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\t<section class=\"section\" id=\"section_425952642\">\n\t\t<div class=\"section-bg fill\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n\n\t\t<div class=\"section-content relative\">\n\t\t\t\n  <div id=\"page-header-1794492492\" class=\"page-header-wrapper\">\n  <div class=\"page-title dark simple-title\">\n\n    \n    <div class=\"page-title-inner container align-center text-center flex-row-col medium-flex-wrap\" >\n              <div class=\"title-wrapper is-larger flex-col\">\n          <h1 class=\"entry-title mb-0\">\n            Dermatomyositis Treatment in Ankara, Turkey          <\/h1>\n        <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"title-content flex-col\">\n        <div class=\"title-breadcrumbs pb-half pt-half\"><\/div>      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n       <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  \n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n<style>\n#section_425952642 {\n  padding-top: 0px;\n  padding-bottom: 0px;\n  background-color: #8a817c;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/section>\n\t\n\n\t<section class=\"section\" id=\"section_2005689752\">\n\t\t<div class=\"section-bg fill\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n\n\t\t<div class=\"section-content relative\">\n\t\t\t\n<div class=\"row\"  id=\"row-1374826276\">\n\n\t<div id=\"col-259724017\" class=\"col large-12\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n<p>Dermatomyositis is a rare autoimmune disease that affects both the skin and skeletal muscles, causing inflammation as the immune system targets microscopic vascular networks and muscle tissue. This systemic disorder, which belongs to the group of idiopathic inflammatory myopathies, is based on the principle that the body\u2019s defense mechanism mistakenly perceives its own healthy tissues as foreign substances and attacks them. The clinical picture is defined by progressive weakness in proximal muscles and characteristic photosensitive skin lesions, and when not treated early, the process may result in systemic tissue damage that limits functional capacity.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n<style>\n#col-259724017 > .col-inner {\n  margin: 0px 0px -45px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n<style>\n#section_2005689752 {\n  padding-top: 30px;\n  padding-bottom: 30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/section>\n\t\n\n\t<section class=\"section\" id=\"section_1286327062\">\n\t\t<div class=\"section-bg fill\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n\n\t\t<div class=\"section-content relative\">\n\t\t\t\r\n\r\n<div class=\"row\"  id=\"row-1304696604\">\r\n\r\n\n\t<div id=\"col-1741922181\" class=\"col small-12 large-12\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\" style=\"background-color:#8a817c;\" >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\r\n\r\n<div class=\"row align-middle\"  id=\"row-1434062886\">\r\n\r\n\n\t<div id=\"col-1501016035\" class=\"col medium-5 small-12 large-5\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\r\n\r\n\t<div class=\"img has-hover x md-x lg-x y md-y lg-y\" id=\"image_1291225583\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"img-inner dark\" >\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"782\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/drsevalkarasati.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/bt0qauqqvf2c9eyqvf2e-e1763480905624-782x800.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"ankara dermatoloji doktoru seval karasat\u0131\" srcset=\"https:\/\/drsevalkarasati.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/bt0qauqqvf2c9eyqvf2e-e1763480905624-782x800.webp 782w, https:\/\/drsevalkarasati.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/bt0qauqqvf2c9eyqvf2e-e1763480905624-391x400.webp 391w, https:\/\/drsevalkarasati.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/bt0qauqqvf2c9eyqvf2e-e1763480905624-768x785.webp 768w, https:\/\/drsevalkarasati.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/bt0qauqqvf2c9eyqvf2e-e1763480905624.webp 882w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 782px) 100vw, 782px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<style>\n#image_1291225583 {\n  width: 100%;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\r\n\r\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n<style>\n#col-1501016035 > .col-inner {\n  margin: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n@media (min-width:550px) {\n  #col-1501016035 > .col-inner {\n    margin: 0px 0px -30px 0px;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\r\n\n\t<div id=\"col-1194090118\" class=\"col medium-7 small-12 large-7\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner dark\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\r\n\r\n\t<div id=\"text-3837217552\" class=\"text\">\n\t\t\r\n<div><strong>Specialist Dr. Seval Karasat\u0131<\/strong><\/div>\r\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-3837217552 {\n  font-size: 1.85rem;\n  text-align: center;\n}\n@media (min-width:550px) {\n  #text-3837217552 {\n    font-size: 2.5rem;\n    text-align: left;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\r\n\t<div id=\"text-2341186464\" class=\"text\">\n\t\t\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dr. Seval Karasat\u0131 is a dermatology (skin diseases) specialist in Ankara specializing in skin health, hair and nail diseases, aesthetic dermatology, and laser applications. With her scientifically based approach and aesthetic perspective, she offers personalized treatment plans for each of her patients.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the field of dermatology, Dr. Seval Karasat\u0131 specializes not only in common skin problems such as acne, rosacea, eczema, allergic skin diseases, and hair loss, but also in mole monitoring and the early diagnosis of skin cancers. She provides effective solutions to her patients with modern devices and up-to-date treatment methods.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Serving as a dermatology specialist in Ankara, Dr. Seval Karasat\u0131 is also experienced in aesthetic dermatology procedures. She applies holistic treatments aimed at skin renewal and rejuvenation with procedures such as fillers, PRP, mesotherapy, gold needle, and laser treatments.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dr. Seval Karasat\u0131 conducts a comprehensive evaluation for each patient and shapes the treatment process according to personal needs. Her goal is not only to treat diseases but also to help achieve a healthy, vibrant, and aesthetically balanced skin appearance.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-2341186464 {\n  text-align: center;\n}\n@media (min-width:550px) {\n  #text-2341186464 {\n    text-align: left;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/api.whatsapp.com\/send\/?phone=905323677805\" class=\"button primary expand show-for-small\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t<span>Create an Appointment<\/span>\n\t<\/a>\n\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/api.whatsapp.com\/send\/?phone=905323677805\" class=\"button primary hide-for-small\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t<span>Create an Appointment<\/span>\n\t<\/a>\n\r\n\r\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n<style>\n#col-1194090118 > .col-inner {\n  margin: 0px 0px -30px 0px;\n}\n@media (min-width:550px) {\n  #col-1194090118 > .col-inner {\n    margin: 0px 0px -30px 0px;\n  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href=\"https:\/\/drsevalkarasati.com\/en\/dermatological-diseases\/dermatomyositis-treatment\/#What_Are_the_Skin_Symptoms_Seen_in_Dermatomyositis\" >What Are the Skin Symptoms Seen in Dermatomyositis?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/drsevalkarasati.com\/en\/dermatological-diseases\/dermatomyositis-treatment\/#What_Signs_Occur_in_Sun-Exposed_Areas\" >What Signs Occur in Sun-Exposed Areas?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/drsevalkarasati.com\/en\/dermatological-diseases\/dermatomyositis-treatment\/#How_Does_Muscle_Weakness_Affect_Daily_Life\" >How Does Muscle Weakness Affect Daily Life?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/drsevalkarasati.com\/en\/dermatological-diseases\/dermatomyositis-treatment\/#What_Problems_Can_Occur_in_the_Bodys_Internal_Systems\" >What Problems Can Occur in the Body\u2019s Internal Systems?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/drsevalkarasati.com\/en\/dermatological-diseases\/dermatomyositis-treatment\/#Is_There_a_Relationship_Between_Dermatomyositis_and_Cancer\" >Is There a Relationship Between Dermatomyositis and Cancer?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/drsevalkarasati.com\/en\/dermatological-diseases\/dermatomyositis-treatment\/#How_Is_the_Disease_Diagnosed_and_With_Which_Tests\" >How Is the Disease Diagnosed and With Which Tests?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/drsevalkarasati.com\/en\/dermatological-diseases\/dermatomyositis-treatment\/#How_Is_Dermatomyositis_Treated\" >How Is Dermatomyositis Treated?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/drsevalkarasati.com\/en\/dermatological-diseases\/dermatomyositis-treatment\/#What_Should_Patients_Pay_Attention_to_in_Daily_Life\" >What Should Patients Pay Attention to in Daily Life?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/drsevalkarasati.com\/en\/dermatological-diseases\/dermatomyositis-treatment\/#How_Long_Does_Treatment_Take_and_Is_Recovery_Possible\" >How Long Does Treatment Take and Is Recovery Possible?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/drsevalkarasati.com\/en\/dermatological-diseases\/dermatomyositis-treatment\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_Whom_and_at_What_Ages_Is_Dermatomyositis_Seen\"><\/span>In Whom and at What Ages Is Dermatomyositis Seen?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When we look at the distribution of this disease in society, we see that it is actually not very common and belongs to the group of rare diseases. However, being rare does not mean that it is insignificant. Although statistics tell us that only a few people out of every hundred thousand receive this diagnosis each year, we know that the risk increases in certain groups. In particular, the immune system of women shows a slightly higher tendency toward autoimmune diseases compared to men. This rule also applies to dermatomyositis, and our female patients are approximately twice as common as our male patients.<\/p>\n<p>The relationship of the disease with age also draws a very interesting graph. In medicine we call this a \u201cbimodal distribution,\u201d meaning the disease peaks during two different periods of life.<\/p>\n<p>The age groups in which the disease is most frequently seen are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Children between the ages of 5 and 15<\/li>\n<li>Adults between the ages of 40 and 60<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The type seen in children is called \u201cJuvenile Dermatomyositis,\u201d and its course can be somewhat different from that in adults. In adults, it usually appears around middle age, during one of the most active periods of life. Can the disease occur outside these two periods? Of course it can, but these are the age ranges where we encounter it most frequently.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Causes_Trigger_the_Development_of_This_Disease\"><\/span>What Causes Trigger the Development of This Disease?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This is undoubtedly the question our patients ask us most often and are most curious about: \u201cWhy me? Why now?\u201d In fact, there is no single and simple answer to this question. Dermatomyositis is like a genetic lottery ticket; you may carry this ticket in your pocket (meaning you have a genetic predisposition), but unless the draw occurs (meaning there is an environmental trigger), the disease does not appear.<\/p>\n<p>Scientific research points to certain culprits that disrupt the immune system. Viral infections are among the leading ones. Especially some viruses experienced during childhood or agents such as the Epstein-Barr virus, which is common in society, can start this process by excessively stimulating the immune system. While the system tries to eliminate the virus, the braking mechanism fails and the attack turns toward our own tissues.<\/p>\n<p>Another and perhaps the most important trigger is sunlight. Ultraviolet rays cause structural changes in skin cells, drawing the attention of the immune system to that area. In the stories of many of our patients, we hear that complaints began after an intense summer holiday or sunburn. In addition, some medications also appear on our list. Especially certain groups of drugs known as cholesterol-lowering medications or agents used in cancer treatment may rarely trigger this condition.<\/p>\n<p>The main suspected triggers are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Genetic predisposition<\/li>\n<li>Viral infections<\/li>\n<li>Intense sun exposure<\/li>\n<li>Certain groups of medications<\/li>\n<li>Periods of intense stress<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_the_Skin_Symptoms_Seen_in_Dermatomyositis\"><\/span>What Are the Skin Symptoms Seen in Dermatomyositis?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In the diagnosis of dermatomyositis, the language of the skin is our most reliable guide. Most of the time, the skin begins to give signals before the patient even notices muscle weakness. These signals are so characteristic that we call them \u201cpathognomonic,\u201d meaning findings that are specific only to this disease.<\/p>\n<p>The first area that usually draws our attention is the face. The unique color change that appears on the eyelids, especially the upper eyelid, is almost the calling card of the disease. A reddish discoloration in violet, lilac, or light purple tones occurs. Medically we call this the \u201cHeliotrope rash.\u201d It takes its name from the purple heliotrope flower that turns toward the sun. This purple discoloration is often accompanied by mild swelling of the eyelids. When you wake up in the morning, you may encounter swelling in your eyes and a look as if you have applied purple eyeshadow.<\/p>\n<p>The hands are another important source of clues. We ask you to look carefully at the knuckles that appear when you make a fist. On these joint areas on the backs of the fingers, small bumps of a purplish-red color, sometimes slightly scaly, appear. We call these \u201cGottron\u2019s Papules.\u201d Sometimes these red areas are not limited to the finger joints but can also appear as broader patches on the elbows or kneecaps. This is the finding most commonly confused with psoriasis or eczema, but its location is distinctive for us.<\/p>\n<p>The regions where characteristic skin findings are located include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Upper eyelids<\/li>\n<li>Finger joints<\/li>\n<li>Outer surface of the elbows<\/li>\n<li>Kneecaps<\/li>\n<li>Neck and d\u00e9colletage area<\/li>\n<li>Back and shoulders<\/li>\n<li>Outer sides of the thighs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Signs_Occur_in_Sun-Exposed_Areas\"><\/span>What Signs Occur in Sun-Exposed Areas?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>I mentioned the \u201clove-hate\u201d relationship this disease has with the sun. Sensitivity to light (photosensitivity) is part of the nature of this disease. Therefore, we see very typical rashes in areas not covered by clothing and directly exposed to sunlight.<\/p>\n<p>Especially on the front part of the neck and the chest d\u00e9colletage area, redness appears exactly in the shape of the letter \u201cV.\u201d We call this the \u201cV sign.\u201d It looks as if you have a sunburn, but it does not fade and over time the color darkens and vascularization increases. The same situation applies to the back. The rash that starts from the nape of the neck and spreads to the shoulders and upper back, appearing as if a shawl has been placed on the shoulders, is called the \u201cShawl sign.\u201d Over time, the skin in these areas becomes thinner, capillary vessel dilations appear, and the color becomes mottled.<\/p>\n<p>There is another interesting finding on the hands called \u201cMechanic\u2019s Hands.\u201d The sides and tips of the fingers become dry, hardened, calloused, and cracked. They resemble the worn hands of a worker dealing with oily or dirty work. This finding is very valuable for us because it is often an early warning that the disease may also involve the lungs. When we look at the nail beds, we notice that the cuticles are disrupted and the capillaries at the base of the nails dilate, forming red dots or lines that can even be seen with the naked eye. This microscopic vascular damage is the clearest indicator that the disease is active.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n<style>\n#col-38645688 > .col-inner {\n  margin: 0px 0px -45px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n<style>\n#section_1211180878 {\n  padding-top: 30px;\n  padding-bottom: 30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/section>\n\t\n\n\t<section class=\"section\" id=\"section_465577072\">\n\t\t<div class=\"section-bg fill\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n\n\t\t<div class=\"section-content relative\">\n\t\t\t\r\n\r\n<div class=\"row\"  id=\"row-1094671559\">\r\n\r\n\n\t<div id=\"col-337949315\" class=\"col small-12 large-12\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner box-shadow-3\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t<div class=\"is-border\"\n\t\tstyle=\"border-color:rgb(196, 135, 135);border-width:3px 3px 3px 3px;\">\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\r\n\r\n<div class=\"row\"  id=\"row-936951648\">\r\n\r\n\n\t<div id=\"col-1402075802\" class=\"col medium-8 small-12 large-8\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\r\n\r\n\t<div id=\"text-979683921\" class=\"text\">\n\t\t\r\n<div><strong>Contact Us for Anything You Wonder About Skin Health!<\/strong><\/div>\r\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-979683921 {\n  font-size: 2.25rem;\n  text-align: center;\n  color: #c48787;\n}\n#text-979683921 > * {\n  color: #c48787;\n}\n@media (min-width:550px) {\n  #text-979683921 {\n    text-align: left;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\r\n\r\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n<style>\n#col-1402075802 > .col-inner {\n  padding: 10px 30px 0px 30px;\n  margin: 0px 0px -30px 0px;\n}\n@media (min-width:550px) {\n  #col-1402075802 > .col-inner {\n    padding: 0px 0px 0px 30px;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\r\n\n\t<div id=\"col-47748029\" class=\"col medium-4 small-12 large-4\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\r\n\r\n<a class=\"button success expand\" >\n\t\t<span>Contact via WhatsApp<\/span>\n\t<i class=\"icon-whatsapp\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a>\n\r\n\r\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n<style>\n#col-47748029 > .col-inner {\n  padding: 30px 30px 10px 30px;\n  margin: 0px 0px -30px 0px;\n}\n@media (min-width:550px) {\n  #col-47748029 > .col-inner {\n    padding: 30px 30px 0px 0px;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n<style>\n#col-337949315 > .col-inner {\n  padding: 20px 0px 20px 0px;\n  margin: 0px 0px -30px 0px;\n}\n@media (min-width:550px) {\n  #col-337949315 > .col-inner {\n    padding: 20px 20px 20px 20px;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n<style>\n#section_465577072 {\n  padding-top: 0px;\n  padding-bottom: 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/section>\n\t\n\n\t<section class=\"section\" id=\"section_1916274117\">\n\t\t<div class=\"section-bg fill\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n\n\t\t<div class=\"section-content relative\">\n\t\t\t\n<div class=\"row\"  id=\"row-1722542812\">\n\n\t<div id=\"col-1365578126\" class=\"col large-12\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Does_Muscle_Weakness_Affect_Daily_Life\"><\/span>How Does Muscle Weakness Affect Daily Life?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Although skin findings are the visible aspect of the disease, the condition that most reduces the patient\u2019s quality of life is muscle involvement. However, the weakness here is not like muscle pain experienced after sports. It is a more insidious and progressive process. Dermatomyositis targets the large muscle groups close to the trunk, which we call \u201cproximal.\u201d In other words, it affects the shoulder girdle and hip girdle muscles.<\/p>\n<p>Patients often think this condition is simply fatigue. However, when we question it, very specific difficulties emerge. For example, while drying your hair you may notice that the arm holding the hair dryer becomes tired quickly and you have to lower it. Placing a plate on a high shelf in the kitchen may turn into torture. When the hip muscles are involved, getting up from a low sofa or toilet without support may become impossible. Climbing stairs or stepping up onto a bus step may no longer be as easy as before.<\/p>\n<p>This weakness is usually symmetrical, meaning it affects both the right and left sides equally. Pain does not always have to be present. Some patients may have tenderness or aching in the muscles, but the main problem is the loss of \u201cstrength.\u201d The difficulty is more noticeable during movements performed against gravity rather than while walking or carrying objects. If left untreated, this condition may progress to the point where the patient becomes bedridden.<\/p>\n<p>The activities in which muscle weakness is most commonly felt include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Combing hair<\/li>\n<li>Drying hair<\/li>\n<li>Reaching for a high shelf<\/li>\n<li>Climbing stairs<\/li>\n<li>Standing up from a seated position<\/li>\n<li>Stepping onto a curb<\/li>\n<li>Lifting the head from the pillow<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Problems_Can_Occur_in_the_Bodys_Internal_Systems\"><\/span>What Problems Can Occur in the Body\u2019s Internal Systems?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dermatomyositis is not only a disease of the skin or muscles; it is a systemic inflammation. This inflammation can sometimes spread to internal organs. The organ we worry about the most and monitor closely is the lungs. \u201cInterstitial Lung Disease,\u201d characterized by stiffness and inflammation of lung tissue, may occur in some of our patients. At first there may only be mild shortness of breath during exertion or a dry, irritating cough. However, if neglected it can progress to respiratory failure. We monitor our patients who show the \u201cMechanic\u2019s Hands\u201d sign much more closely in this respect.<\/p>\n<p>Another important risk area is swallowing function. The act of swallowing also occurs thanks to muscles. Weakness of the muscles in the upper part of the esophagus and throat can make swallowing food difficult. The patient may feel food getting stuck when swallowing solid foods or liquids may go up into the nasal passages. This condition not only leads to nutritional problems but also creates the risk of pneumonia (aspiration pneumonia) if food enters the lungs.<\/p>\n<p>Although heart involvement is rarer, it may appear as inflammation of the heart muscle or rhythm disturbances. In the joints, pains and swelling similar to rheumatoid arthritis may occur, but they usually do not leave permanent damage or deformity.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_There_a_Relationship_Between_Dermatomyositis_and_Cancer\"><\/span>Is There a Relationship Between Dermatomyositis and Cancer?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This is a reality that we are most sensitive about but must honestly share when talking with our patients. Especially dermatomyositis that appears in adults (over the age of 40) may sometimes be a sign of a hidden tumor in the body. We call this a \u201cparaneoplastic syndrome.\u201d In other words, while the immune system is actually trying to recognize and attack cancer cells, it may mistakenly attack muscle and skin cells as well.<\/p>\n<p>Approximately one quarter of adult patients may have an underlying malignancy (cancer). This risk is highest in the first year when the disease is diagnosed and continues for the following 3\u20135 years. Therefore, every adult patient we diagnose with dermatomyositis undergoes a detailed cancer screening from head to toe. This screening should not frighten our patients; on the contrary, thanks to this disease it may be possible to detect a cancer that has not yet produced any symptoms at a very early stage and treat it with complete recovery.<\/p>\n<p>The main cancer types that should be screened in women and men include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ovarian cancer<\/li>\n<li>Breast cancer<\/li>\n<li>Lung cancer<\/li>\n<li>Colon cancer<\/li>\n<li>Stomach cancer<\/li>\n<li>Lymphoma<\/li>\n<li>Prostate cancer<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n<style>\n#col-1365578126 > .col-inner {\n  margin: 0px 0px -45px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n<style>\n#section_1916274117 {\n  padding-top: 30px;\n  padding-bottom: 30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/section>\n\t\n\n\t<section class=\"section\" id=\"section_2113547485\">\n\t\t<div class=\"section-bg fill\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n\n\t\t<div class=\"section-content relative\">\n\t\t\t\r\n\r\n<div class=\"row\"  id=\"row-54513437\">\r\n\r\n\n\t<div id=\"col-1820049473\" class=\"col small-12 large-12\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner box-shadow-3\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t<div class=\"is-border\"\n\t\tstyle=\"border-color:rgb(138, 129, 124);border-width:3px 3px 3px 3px;\">\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\r\n\r\n<div class=\"row\"  id=\"row-1934474877\">\r\n\r\n\n\t<div id=\"col-1654664183\" class=\"col medium-8 small-12 large-8\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\r\n\r\n\t<div id=\"text-2633130940\" class=\"text\">\n\t\t\r\n<div><strong>Contact Us for Anything You Wonder About Skin Health!<\/strong><\/div>\r\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-2633130940 {\n  font-size: 2.25rem;\n  text-align: center;\n  color: #8a817c;\n}\n#text-2633130940 > * {\n  color: #8a817c;\n}\n@media (min-width:550px) {\n  #text-2633130940 {\n    text-align: left;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\r\n\r\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n<style>\n#col-1654664183 > .col-inner {\n  padding: 10px 30px 0px 30px;\n  margin: 0px 0px -30px 0px;\n}\n@media (min-width:550px) {\n  #col-1654664183 > .col-inner {\n    padding: 0px 0px 0px 30px;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\r\n\n\t<div id=\"col-1168676689\" class=\"col medium-4 small-12 large-4\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\r\n\r\n<a class=\"button success expand\" >\n\t\t<span>Contact via WhatsApp<\/span>\n\t<i class=\"icon-whatsapp\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a>\n\r\n\r\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n<style>\n#col-1168676689 > .col-inner {\n  padding: 30px 30px 10px 30px;\n  margin: 0px 0px -30px 0px;\n}\n@media (min-width:550px) {\n  #col-1168676689 > .col-inner {\n    padding: 30px 30px 0px 0px;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n<style>\n#col-1820049473 > .col-inner {\n  padding: 20px 0px 20px 0px;\n  margin: 0px 0px -30px 0px;\n}\n@media (min-width:550px) {\n  #col-1820049473 > .col-inner {\n    padding: 20px 20px 20px 20px;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n<style>\n#section_2113547485 {\n  padding-top: 0px;\n  padding-bottom: 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/section>\n\t\n\n\t<section class=\"section\" id=\"section_1056668145\">\n\t\t<div class=\"section-bg fill\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n\n\t\t<div class=\"section-content relative\">\n\t\t\t\n<div class=\"row\"  id=\"row-1115879847\">\n\n\t<div id=\"col-1986988863\" class=\"col large-12\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Is_the_Disease_Diagnosed_and_With_Which_Tests\"><\/span>How Is the Disease Diagnosed and With Which Tests?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The diagnostic process is like assembling the pieces of a puzzle. No single test tells us \u201cyes, this is dermatomyositis.\u201d We reach the conclusion by combining clinical observation, laboratory data, and imaging methods.<\/p>\n<p>In the first step we look at blood tests. When muscle fibers break down, certain enzymes mix into the blood. One of the most important of these is \u201cCreatine Kinase (CK).\u201d The level of CK shows us the extent of muscle damage. In addition, increases may also be seen in liver tests such as AST, ALT, and LDH; this can sometimes cause confusion by appearing to be liver disease, but in fact the source is the muscles.<\/p>\n<p>One of the greatest opportunities modern medicine offers us is the \u201cMyositis-Specific Antibodies (MSAs)\u201d panel. With this test we search for specific fighter molecules in the patient\u2019s blood. Which antibody is positive helps us predict the course of the disease. For example, if the \u201cAnti-Mi2\u201d antibody is positive, the patient usually responds very well to treatment and the cancer risk is low. However, if \u201cAnti-TIF1-gamma\u201d is positive, we keep cancer screening much stricter. In the presence of \u201cAnti-Jo1,\u201d we monitor the lungs more closely.<\/p>\n<p>Other auxiliary methods used in diagnosis include Electromyography (EMG) and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI). With EMG we examine the electrical activity of the muscles and distinguish whether the problem originates in the nerve or the muscle. With MRI we visualize inflammation and edema in the muscles. For a definitive diagnosis, skin or muscle biopsy is usually required. A small piece taken from the affected area is examined under a microscope, allowing the disease to be identified.<\/p>\n<p>The main tools used in the diagnostic process include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Physical examination<\/li>\n<li>Muscle enzyme test<\/li>\n<li>Autoantibody panel<\/li>\n<li>Electromyography<\/li>\n<li>Muscle MRI<\/li>\n<li>Skin biopsy<\/li>\n<li>Muscle biopsy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Is_Dermatomyositis_Treated\"><\/span>How Is Dermatomyositis Treated?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The treatment process is a long marathon in which the patient and the doctor work hand in hand. Our goal is not only to extinguish the inflammation but also to prevent it from flaring up again and to maintain the patient\u2019s quality of life at the highest level. The treatment plan is tailored individually for each patient.<\/p>\n<p>The first and most important step of treatment is not medications but lifestyle changes. Protection from the sun is an indispensable rule of treatment. Even if you use the most expensive medications, it is very difficult to eliminate skin findings if you do not protect yourself from the sun. Therefore we advise our patients to use sunscreen even in winter.<\/p>\n<p>In medication treatment, the gold standard is \u201ccorticosteroids,\u201d in other words cortisone. Cortisone is the most effective firefighter that rapidly suppresses the aggressive attack in the immune system. It is started at a high dose and gradually reduced little by little over months as the inflammation comes under control. However, because we know the long-term side effects of cortisone (weight gain, high blood pressure, osteoporosis), we always add a second medication that provides \u201csteroid-sparing\u201d effects.<\/p>\n<p>This second group of medications (Methotrexate, Azathioprine, Mycophenolate, etc.) regulates the immune system in a more balanced way and over time allows us to completely discontinue cortisone. In patients who have only skin findings, medications such as \u201cHydroxychloroquine,\u201d which is used in malaria treatment but which we love very much in dermatology, are also quite effective. In very resistant or severe cases, intravenous immunoglobulin treatments (IVIG) or smart molecules (biological agents) come into play.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Should_Patients_Pay_Attention_to_in_Daily_Life\"><\/span>What Should Patients Pay Attention to in Daily Life?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Receiving a diagnosis of dermatomyositis does not mean life is over; it only means that a new routine must be established. How you care for your body is just as important as taking your medications regularly.<\/p>\n<p>In terms of nutrition, during periods when you use cortisone you need to remove salt from your life. Salt causes the body to retain water and increases blood pressure. In addition, eating a protein-rich diet (eggs, fish, legumes) helps muscles repair themselves. Taking calcium and vitamin D supplements to reduce the risk of osteoporosis should not be neglected.<\/p>\n<p>Exercise is a delicate balance. During periods when the disease is very active and the muscles are very weak, we avoid heavy sports because it can increase muscle breakdown. Passive stretching movements are sufficient during this period. However, once inflammation is suppressed, regular exercise is necessary to regain muscle strength. Inactivity causes muscles to waste away more quickly. A program performed under the supervision of a physiotherapist is the most appropriate.<\/p>\n<p>The lifestyle recommendations that should be followed include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>High-protection sunscreen<\/li>\n<li>Wide-brimmed hat<\/li>\n<li>Low-salt diet<\/li>\n<li>Protein-rich nutrition<\/li>\n<li>Regular exercise<\/li>\n<li>Vitamin D supplementation<\/li>\n<li>Avoiding smoking<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Long_Does_Treatment_Take_and_Is_Recovery_Possible\"><\/span>How Long Does Treatment Take and Is Recovery Possible?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The biggest concern of our patients is the question: \u201cWill this disease ever go away?\u201d Dermatomyositis is a chronic disease, meaning it requires long-term follow-up like diabetes or hypertension. However, this does not mean you will spend your life in bed or live with rashes.<\/p>\n<p>The treatment process usually lasts 1\u20132 years or longer. Our goal is to bring the patient into what we call \u201cremission,\u201d a phase in which the disease is completely asleep, symptoms disappear, and the need for medication is minimized (or eliminated entirely). Many of our patients, with the right treatment and a compatible lifestyle, can bring the disease completely under control and continue their normal lives.<\/p>\n\t<div id=\"text-3187041464\" class=\"text\">\n\t\t\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-3187041464 {\n  font-size: 1.5rem;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<div class=\"accordion\">\n\t<div id=\"accordion-3309445658\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-3309445658-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-is-dermatomyositis-dangerous?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-3309445658-content\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>Is dermatomyositis dangerous?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-3309445658-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-3309445658-label\">\n\t\t\t\n<p>Dermatomyositis can be a serious disease. Conditions such as muscle involvement, lung effects, and heart involvement may develop. With early diagnosis and regular treatment, risks can be reduced and the disease can be brought under control.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-757327505\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-757327505-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-which-doctor-should-be-consulted-for-dermatomyositis?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-757327505-content\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>Which doctor should be consulted for dermatomyositis?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-757327505-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-757327505-label\">\n\t\t\t\n<p>The diagnosis and follow-up of dermatomyositis are usually managed by rheumatology. Dermatology may be involved for skin findings, and other related specialties may also participate in the treatment process for muscle and organ involvement.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-633417397\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-633417397-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-does-dermatomyositis-recur?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-633417397-content\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>Does dermatomyositis recur?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-633417397-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-633417397-label\">\n\t\t\t\n<p>Dermatomyositis is a disease that can recur. Long periods of remission may be seen with treatment, but attacks may reappear if medications are discontinued or if triggers occur.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-2393587195\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-2393587195-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-what-is-amyopathic-dermatomyositis?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-2393587195-content\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>What is amyopathic dermatomyositis?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-2393587195-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-2393587195-label\">\n\t\t\t\n<p>In amyopathic dermatomyositis, skin findings are prominent but muscle weakness is absent or very mild. However, regular follow-up is still required due to the risk of systemic involvement.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-2967171364\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-2967171364-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-what-is-the-life-expectancy-with-dermatomyositis?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-2967171364-content\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>What is the life expectancy with dermatomyositis?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-2967171364-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-2967171364-label\">\n\t\t\t\n<p>Life expectancy depends on the severity of the disease and organ involvement. Today, thanks to early diagnosis and advanced treatments, many patients can live long and high-quality lives.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-1855106712\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-1855106712-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-how-is-juvenile-dermatomyositis-treated?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-1855106712-content\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>How is juvenile dermatomyositis treated?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-1855106712-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-1855106712-label\">\n\t\t\t\n<p>Treatment of juvenile dermatomyositis is planned by pediatric rheumatology. Muscle strength is preserved and the disease is controlled with cortisone, immunosuppressive medications, and physical therapy.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-1726670807\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-1726670807-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-what-are-the-symptoms-of-juvenile-dermatomyositis?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-1726670807-content\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>What are the symptoms of juvenile dermatomyositis?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-1726670807-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-1726670807-label\">\n\t\t\t\n<p>In children, muscle weakness, difficulty climbing stairs, purple-red rashes on the skin, and fatigue are common. 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