Dermatomyositis is a chronic inflammatory skin disease mainly manifested by skin lesions and muscle weakness. When patients have skin lesions such as erythema, papules, and blisters, they can be treated with general treatment and medication under the doctor's advice. 1. General treatment: Patients should avoid sun exposure, apply sunscreen or use an umbrella when going out to avoid aggravating the condition. At the same time, pay attention to rest, ensure sufficient sleep time, and avoid staying up late. It is recommended to eat more fresh fruits and vegetables, such as tomatoes, carrots, apples, etc., to supplement the vitamins needed by the body. Maintain a good mood and avoid emotional excitement; 2. Medication: If the patient's symptoms are mild and only manifest as skin redness, they can use topical corticosteroid drugs under the doctor's guidance, such as mometasone furoate cream, desonide cream, etc. If accompanied by itching symptoms, antihistamines can be taken orally under the doctor's guidance to relieve discomfort, such as loratadine tablets, cetirizine hydrochloride capsules, etc. For severe patients, immunosuppressants such as methotrexate tablets and azathioprine tablets need to be taken under the doctor's guidance; 3. Other treatments: If the patient's condition is severe and dysphagia occurs, they can be treated with tracheotomy. In addition, it is necessary to strengthen physical exercise and enhance one's resistance in daily life.
