Recent developments on treatment strategies and the prognosis of dermatomyositis: a review

Dermatomyositis is an autoimmune disease affecting both skin and muscle. Steroids are the first line treatment. However, no consensus regarding dosing, length of treatment, tapering speed, or when to add which immunosuppressant in case of steroid resistance, has been reached, as randomized-controlle...

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Main Authors: Verena Isak, Joseph L. Jorizzo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2018-07-01
Series:Journal of Dermatological Treatment
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09546634.2017.1403549