Several articles I've come across the past few years indicated that PM or DM could be triggered by environmental toxins. For this reason, I've begun cleaning with natural products such as baking soda, vinegar, peroxide, etc. I even make my own deodorant. One toxin they mentioned specifically was phosphate, so I use a phosphate-free dishwasher detergent. Because of the toxins that were directly inside your body, possibly your gut flora was destroyed, and thus your immune system became compromised. Have you ever seen a naturopath or an integrative physician? Either one should be able to direct you on how to get rid of the toxins and then to stabilize your immune system. Often when I begin something good, my body is so happy that it responds well at first, but then seems to go backwards for a little bit. Maybe that is what's happening with you. If you are experiencing a DM flare, treatment might be more effective now that your implants are gone.

It might be good for you to keep a food and health log to see if there is a connection between what you're eating and how you feel. Much of our food has toxins on it (pesticides). Do some research on glyphosates in/on our foods. It will scare you. Best wishes to you for feeling good again.

Hi M...I had leaking silicone implants removed in Oct. Almost immediately I started feeling better. I still have some symptoms but my scalp is now clear and the itching is subsiding. I keep a non gluten diet and mostly low carb for inflammation control. I started taking Zinc for the rash. Maybe it takes a while to get the toxins out.
I think the implants triggered your DM and mine. Mine were leaking and we don't know how long. The doctor had to remove the capsulation around the each breast and part of the muscle tissue in the left side due to the leak.
For your scalp try sleeping on a support pillow that supports the neck and releases your head from touching the mattress or pillow. I think the heat during the night insulates the scalp and causes heat which inflames the scalp more. I hope you feel better soon. LB

Hi Melwally. I don't understand why your Dermatologists is waiting 3 months to do a biopsy when S/He already suspects you have DM. Can you not ask them to just get on with it. How are your blood results and do you have any auto antibodies. Perhaps seeing a Rheumatologist would be better. Keep on top of it as we all know that early treatment has the best outcome. Autumm