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Idiopathic inflammatory myopathy Forum

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Idiopathic inflammatory myopathy is a group of disorders characterised by inflammation of the muscles used for movement, such as the skeletal muscles.

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Living with skin conditions

Eczema - How to cope with scratching?

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Living with skin conditions

Atopic dermatitis flare-ups: How do you manage them?

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Living with idiopathic inflammatory myopathy

IIM: What were your first symptoms?

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Living with skin conditions

How do you deal with how others see you and your skin condition?

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Living with skin conditions

Does stress have effects on your skin?

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Living with skin conditions

CBD for eczema/atopic dermatitis?

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Living with skin conditions

My skin is worse in the winter-is yours?

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Living with skin conditions

Keeping your mental health in check

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Living with skin conditions

Recommendations for urticaria treatment?

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Treatments for idiopathic inflammatory myopathy

Treatments for IIM: Are there any side effects?

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Living with a rare disease

How were you diagnosed with a rare disease?

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Treatments for idiopathic inflammatory myopathy

Idiopathic inflammatory myopathy: What do you think about your treatment?

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Living with idiopathic inflammatory myopathy

What is your idiopathic inflammatory myopathy (IIM) story? Let's share!

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Living with idiopathic inflammatory myopathy

How did you handle your IIM diagnosis?

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Living with skin conditions

How do you treat your atopic dermatitis or eczema? What has worked for you?

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Living with a rare disease

Living with Usher syndrome: Share your experience!

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Living with skin conditions

Burning feeling on my neck and face, especially in winter - Have you been through this?

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Living with skin conditions

Are there any alternatives to steroid creams to treat eczema flare-ups?

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Living with skin conditions

Red, sore inflamed rashes on abdomen - Has anyone else had this?

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Living with skin conditions

Have you tried Methotrexate for atopic dermatitis?

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