Signs of recurrence of dermatomyositis include unexplained skin lesions, muscle weakness and muscle pain.
Dermatomyositis is a group of autoimmune diseases mainly involving the skin and muscles, the occurrence of the process is related to the body’s immune function, most of the slow onset of the disease, the clinical manifestations of skin and muscle lesions.
When dermatomyositis flares up, the signs are similar to the clinical manifestations, including skin damage such as edematous purplish-red spots, purplish-red papules, and skin heterochromia, and muscle damage such as muscle weakness, pain, and tenderness.
Patients with dermatomyositis are advised to seek prompt medical attention and active treatment to avoid life-threatening complications such as interstitial lung disease, myocarditis, and malignant tumors.