MANAGEMENT OF DERMATOLOGISTS
DERMATOLOGISTS |
1. The treatment is symptomatic and includes bed rest , physical therapy , high dose, steroid therapy,and other anti- inflammatory agents.
2. Cytotoxic drugs such as azathioprine, cyclophosphamide, abd methotrexate are often beneficial in patients who do not respond to adrenocorticsl steroids.
3. Analgesics are provided as necessary.
4. Serum muscle enzyme levels and muscle strength usually improve after 2-6 weeks of vigorous therapy allowing corticosteroid dosage to be gradually tapered down.
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