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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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Topical steroid cream for eyelids and eye health: Does it work?

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Flare ups making it difficult to move and impacting my mental health

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Baby and toddler eczema: Any advice?

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How do you control your flare ups?

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Does stress impact your eczema?

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Biotherapy and COVID-19: Has the virus had an impact on your treatment?

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Frustrating vitiligo flare-ups

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