It depends on cutaneous and systemic involvement. The treatment for dermatomyositis can be Topical steroids and sunscreen along with system steroids +/- other immunosuppressive drugs for systemic involvement.

Dermatomyositis is a multi-system inflammatory disease which is auto-immune in nature. Though the rashes or skin liaison will be treated by the dermatologist. The management of Dermatomyositis involves multiple physicians like general physician, Rheumatologist and dermatologist. It has to be controlled with the immune suppressants and the symptomatic treatment. Sun protection is important for dermatomyositis