Dermatomyositis is a rare disease of presumed autoimmune etiology with skeletal muscle damage by a predominantly inflammatory lymphocytic infiltration, accompanied by characteristic skin changes.

[1,2] Collagen diseases affect women and men differently ( Table I). For example, SLE affects primarily women, and the predilection of the disease for young women of childbearing age suggests that ...

Collagen also improves cardiovascular health by strengthening blood vessels, lowering blood pressure, and reducing risk of cardiovascular disease. Collagen supplements come in various forms ...