👉 Dermatomyositis, also known as dermatomyositis, is a condition that affects muscles and tendons in the skin. It usually starts as small, itchy skin lesions or skin rashes called "dermatites" and then spreads to other areas of the body, such as the face, hands, feet, and neck. The exact cause of this disease is not fully understood, but some factors that have been linked include a genetic predisposition, infections, and trauma to the