Dermatomyositis flare up: A case report

Abstract

Dermatomyositis an idiopathic inflammatory disease characterized by muscle weakness and cutaneous manifestations. Here we report a known case of dermatomyositis with flare up of symptoms like fatigue, muscle weakness, joint pain, skin rashes and ocassional fever. The patient was treated with immunosuppresive drugs and steroids. He responded favourably to the treatment, successfully reversed skin changes and he was stable during discharge.