Polymyositis & Dermatomyositis Support Group

Polymyositis (PM) is a type of chronic inflammation of the muscles (inflammatory myopathy) related to dermatomyositis and inclusion body myositis. The inflammation is predominantly of the endomysium in polymyositis, whereas dermatomyositis is characterized by primarily perimysial inflammation.

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heliotrope

lovelink
lovelink
is there anything you can put on your eyes for itching?
DonnaDenise
DonnaDenise
Hi lovelink,

When my eyes were itchey (and swollen) I would put a cold compress on for about 10 - 15 minutes then I would put an eye cream I got from Avon called "Solutions Plus Maximum Moisture Eye cream". It worked wonders. You could also use an eye gel of some sort. Clinique has one called moisture surge. These creams just add moisture. They don't have any strong chemicals as far as I know. They also don't sting. Good luck.
lovelink
lovelink
thanks. i didn't think about the area just needing moisture. i'm trying to leave it alone so it won't discolor but it extremely hard to do. :-) i'll be a big girl.
deleted_user
deleted_user
i'm not really sure i just use a regular facial moisturizer and use it on my face over all. if you have dm you definitely have to keep your skin moisturized at all times. try to make sure your face wash isn't over drying also. i have dm and i find it's best for me not to use face wash that has the micro beads or exfoliants in them.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Sarna cream has been a lifesaver for me keeping my rashes under control (a suggestion on this site from vgilis). With my steroid creams from my doctor and Sarna cream (I got mine at Walmart) I have been pretty successful at keeping my rashes from itching, at least.
deleted_user
deleted_user
addendum: I wouldn't put any cream on the eyes, or very much on eyelids. I found this helpful for the heliotrope rash on my face. Just thought I'd be clear
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