Polymyositis and Dermatomyositis Symptoms, Signs and Causes

With all forms of the flow of dermatomyositis, treatment with corticosteroid hormones (glucocorticoids) is indicated. The use of steroid hormones changes the course and poor prognosis of the disease. Recommended large daily doses of hormones: prednisolone – 60-80 mg, dexamethasone – 6-8 mg for 2-3 months, sometimes more. After achieving the therapeutic effect, the dose of hormones is reduced very slowly (by tablet every 7-10 days). Only with stable remission hormones can be completely abolished.