The use of sun protection and sunscreen cannot be overemphasized. Topical corticosteroids help relieve the itching and decrease some of the redness. The treatment of juvenile dermatomyositis is similar. It is believed to have a better prognosis, because few cases are associated with an underlying cancer. It is thought that early treatment of juvenile dermatomyositis decreases the risk of developing severe calcinosis cutis during the course of the disease.
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