The most severe type of dermatomyositis is severe dermatomyositis, which is characterized by the involvement of vital organs, such as the heart or lungs, and can be life-threatening with heart or respiratory failure.
Dermatomyositis is an autoimmune-related inflammatory disease characterized by muscle weakness, myalgia, and a typical skin rash, accompanied by abnormalities in serum myosin enzymes and electromyography, which can cause damage to various organs of the body. Involvement of the heart, lungs and other vital organs of the body may result in life-threatening heart failure or respiratory failure.
Patients with dermatomyositis should pay attention to rest, appropriate exercise, avoid ultraviolet rays, and promptly go to the hospital, complete the relevant examinations under the guidance of the doctor to assess the condition and actively diagnose and treat the disease, so as not to affect the prognosis.