The typical lesion of dermatomyositis, an edematous purplish-red patch on both upper eyelids, spreads to the periorbital area and gradually expands to the V-zone of the face, neck and upper chest. A purplish papule on the extremities of the elbows and knees, especially on the extensor side of the metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joints, with dilated capillaries and hypopigmentation, covered with fine scales, is called Gottron’s (Gordon) sign or Grottron’s papule. It is associated with a variety of infections. So, what is the dietary treatment for edematous purplish spots on both upper eyelids? The following is a brief introduction: 1. Take 100 grams each of astragalus and honeysuckle, 50 grams each of daidin and cypress, 25 grams each of xuan ginseng, 20 grams each of angelica, tannin, mab, panacea, comfrey and deer antler cream, and 15 grams each of licorice and bupleurum. Take 1 dose daily with water decoction. This formula is suitable for dermatomyositis, damp-heat blocking the ligament. 2. Nourishing Yin and Tongluo Soup: 30 grams of hen’s blood vine, 20 grams of astragalus and luo shi vine, 15 grams of Radix Codonopsis, Radix et Rhizoma, and 12 grams of Salviae Miltiorrhiza, and 12 grams of Salviae Miltiorrhiza, respectively. Take with water decoction, 1 dose daily. This formula is suitable for dermatomyositis with Yin deficiency and Blood heat. 3.Adding flavor to benefit qi and cool the blood. Take 30 grams of Radix et Rhizoma Dioscoreae, 15 grams of each of Tortoise Plate and Turtle Nail, 12 grams of each of Radix Rehmanniae Praeparata, Radix Astragali, Rhizoma Yam, Radix Codonopsis Pilosulae, 9 grams of each of Comfrey, Radix Saxifrage, Radix Bupleurum, Atractylodes Macrocephala, and 6 grams of Salviae Miltiorrhiza. Take 1 dose with water decoction 3 times a day. This formula benefits Qi, nourishes Yin, cools blood, and is suitable for dermatomyositis. 4. Two Ginseng and Two Vine Soup: 30 grams each of Chicken Blood Vine and Loxodendron, 20 grams of Astragalus, 15 grams each of Radix Codonopsis, Radix Salviae Miltiorrhiza and Radix et Rhizoma, 12 grams each of Salviae Miltiorrhiza and Radix et Rhizoma.