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Polymyositis/Dermatomyositis

Polymyositis/Dermatomyositis is organized here as a clinical-education profile with 37 documented source sections and 9 pattern-specific sections. Manifestations, treatment principles, organs and systems, formulas, and acupuncture points are kept in separate evidence groups below. Review the documented pattern context and source relationships; this page does not diagnose or recommend treatment.

Key reference facts

Reference type
diagnosis
Health area
Skin, hair & tissue
Related symptoms
skin changes
Pattern records
Stomach Yin Deficiency; Qi Level or Yang Ming Stage Heat where perspiration occurs after purging, injuring Stomach Yin; Lung Yin Deficiency due to a febrile disease or Liver Fire; Atrophy disorder ( Wei Syndrome) due to Lung Heat with Fluid Deficiency; Severe Fire in the Qi and Blood (Xue) stages; Perverse Dryness Attacks the Lungs

Related library records

Source reference: Condition index

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