Dermatomyositis

Stem Cell Therapy For Dermatomyositis

About Dermatomyositis

Dermatomyositis involves the inflammation of the skin, rashes, and muscle weakness which can cause deteriorating effects in the body. Until now, there is not any absolute cure for Dermatomyositis. However, clinicians work on the management of the symptoms of the disease. 

Stem Cell Therapy is an innovative treatment regimen that can find the underlying cause of the disease and treat it at the grass-root level.

What is Dermatomyositis?

Dermatomyositis is a rare inflammatory disease that results in a distinctive rash on the skin and muscle weakness. This condition is more prevalent among children (5-15 years old) and adults (40-60 years). Dermatomyositis has more incidence among males than females.

What causes Dermatomyositis?

Autoimmune diseases: attack the normal and healthy body tissues.

  • Environmental and genetic factors as sun exposure, medications, and viral infections.

  • Gender: males are prone to develop the disease in comparison to the females.

What are the risk factors for Dermatomyositis?

Any individual can develop the disease without any evident cause or risk factor. However, following different clinical research, children in a specific group (5-15 years) and adults (40-60 years) can most commonly develop the disease.


What are the symptoms for Dermatomyositis?

The most common sign and symptoms of Dermatomyositis are:

  • Skin rash (which appears at first)

  • Patchy rash (bluish or purplish)

  • Muscle weakness which may get worse with time

  • Muscle tenderness

  • Lungs problems

  • Problems with swallowing and eating

  • Fatigue and unintentional weight loss

  • Fever and calcium deposits under the skin layer


THE TREATMENT JOURNEY

How is Dermatomyositis commonly treated?

Treatment for Dermatomyositis consists of different approaches as:

  • Corticosteroids – prednisone

  • Intravenous immunoglobulin to produce antibodies for targeting the muscles and skin cells

  • Physical therapy for the improvement of muscle strength and muscle tissue regrowth

  • Surgeries for removing the calcified deposits

  • Medications for pain management

  • Antimalarial medications for treating the persistent rashes of the skin


What Is Stem Cell Therapy?
Stem Cells are the natural repair process of your body parts. SCs are present in our fat cells, bone marrow cells and in this case, we use Mesenchymal Stem Cells from donor cord blood. If you place the stem cells over the area of damage, then these cells can lead to the activation of new and healthy cells. This healing process is what our body needs. Stem Cell Therapy helps boost body repair mechanisms and introduces the new Stem Cells.

How can Stem Cell Therapy treat Dermatomyositis?

Stem Cell Therapy can be the best alternative to all the traditional treatments of the disease. According to the clinical data, Stem Cell Therapy can bring drastic improvement in the treatment of Dermatomyositis. Mesenchymal Cell Therapy and autologous Stem Cell Transplantation are the most convenient treatment approaches for the disease. Patients resistant to the other treatments and medications can have the best prognosis with the allogeneic MSCs (Mesenchymal Stem Cells).

How is the treatment at The Renue Medical Centre different?

The Stem Cell Therapy (SCT) at The Renue Centre is a holistic approach to treating Musculoskeletal Problems.

The treatment for Dermatomyositis with Stem Cells consists of four phases:

  1. Pre-treatment: You will take our Renue Epigenetic Test powered by TruDiagnostics that will assert your biological age and other important health markers. Your TruDiagnostics test is part of The Renue Difference. It provides your doctor with critical information about your health and your true age (biological vs chronological).
    After the epigenetic test and we have received all your medical records, your Patient Advisor will assist you in planning your travel to Puerto Vallarta.

  2. Treatment day: On the treatment day, a specific amount of blood is taken through apheresis to activate the stem cells for administration. A total of 25 million umbilical cord-mesenchymal stem cells are inserted through the IV route.

  3. 30, 60 & 90 days follow up: Dermatomyositis symptoms clinical evaluation, flare-up frequency, and lab test results.

  4. 6 months after treatment: Dermatomyositis symptoms clinical evaluation, flare-up frequency, lab test results, X-ray report, and review of the diagnostic criteria

 

YOUR TREATMENT JOURNEY 

Experience The Renue Difference in Puerto Vallarta

Arrival Day

Upon arrival in Puerto Vallarta, a Renue representative will meet you at the airport in one of our Mercedes vans to transport you to the hotel. 

Our representative will quickly review your schedule for the coming days for your peace of mind. Renue makes it worry-free, so don't worry! 

Evening

  • You traveled all this way, so would you like to check our list of recommended restaurants? We can make reservations for you to enjoy the great food and warm atmosphere of Puerto Vallarta.

  • Check out the Renue chauffeur for recommendations, reservations, leisure activities, and your transportation needs.

A better life starts now! 

Day 1:  Enjoy The Renue Difference.

Count on your Renue Advisor and staff to help you have a pleasant experience. Our Renue chauffeur will pick you up from the hotel and take you to The Renue Medical Centre in the Joya Hospital. Our staff will welcome and assist you at the Centre.

  • Our staff will check you in at the Centre and take you on a tour of the facilities, including The Renue Laboratory, where your Stem Cells and Exosomes are produced. You will also visit the Hyperbaric Chamber facility, an essential part of The Renue Difference.

  • After your check-in, our medical associates will proceed with any necessary blood work or tests organized by your Patient Advisor. 

  • An MRI test will be performed 

  • After that, you will meet with your doctor to review your file. Then, your doctor will make any adjustments to your treatment schedule submitted by your Renue Patient Advisor. 

  • Once your doctor has reviewed your file, additional testing might be required—for example, X-Rays, MRIs, and others. 

  • After that, you will have your first Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) session.

  • Following your first treatment session, our Renue chauffeur will return you to your hotel.

 

Evening

Do you have any plans for the evening? Or maybe you would need a chauffeur? 

Remember that relaxation can improve your health, too. Ask our Renue chauffeur for suggestions. They know the places to go in Puerto Vallarta.

 

Treatment Day & Second Hyperbaric Session

Day 2: Now you're a pro!

Our Renue chauffeur will pick you up according to the schedule and take you to The Renue Centre.

  • The medical team will welcome you and start your treatment for Dermatomyositis as soon as you arrive: 

  • Million of Stem Cells*

  • Billion of Exosomes*

*The actual quantity depends on the patient’s body weight and severity of the disease.

  • Then, after your treatment and second Hyperbaric Chamber session, the Renue chauffeur will return you to the hotel.

Evening

Puerto Vallarta is a beautiful place; we suggest you don't miss out and enjoy your stay. You know it: ask our Renue Concierge for suggestions and have fun!

 

The third Hyperbaric Session makes a difference!

Day 3. You're almost done.

Our Renue chauffeur will pick you up according to the schedule and take you to The Renue Centre. 

  • Your scheduled treatment will start as soon as you arrive. 

  • Then, after your treatment and third and fourth Hyperbaric Chamber session, the Renue chauffeur will return you to the hotel.

Evening

Your Renue Journey allows you to explore all that Puerto Vallarta has to offer. 

Ask our Renue chauffeur for suggestions and remember to enjoy yourself.

It's not over yet.

Day 4. Departure or extended stay?

  • Our Renue chauffeur will pick you up from the hotel. Then, they will take you to the airport or another treatment according to your schedule. 

  • However, maybe you would like to extend your stay and your wellness holiday because Puerto Vallarta is stunning! 

  • Talk to our Renue chauffeur. Our team will contact you to confirm all details: tours, restaurants, and other treatments you would like to have.


Are you going to miss us?

Don't forget our follow-up treatments. Talk to your Patient Advisor:

  • 30, 60 & 90 days follow up: Dermatomyositis clinical evaluation, flare-up frequency, and lab test results.

  • 6 months post-treatment: Dermatomyositis clinical evaluation, flare-up frequency, lab test results, X-ray report, and review of the diagnostic criteria.

Significance of Hyperbaric chambers post-treatment:

Hyperbaric Chambers are oxygen-rich chambers. Three sessions are given to the patients after the treatment to:

  • Lessen the need for drug therapy in combination with the Stem Cell Therapy

  • Mobilization of the already administered Stem Cells in the body to proliferate the further growth of the Stem Cells

  • Reduce the levels of different antibodies like IgM and IgA, yielding an immunosuppressive effect on the body

  • Combat the excess concentrations of ROS 

  • Cause positive effects of oxygen therapy in treating inflammation 

  • Cause upregulation of several beneficial growth factors 

  • Downregulation of pro-inflammatory cytokines

EXPECTED RESULTS 

SCT to live a better life: Benefits and outcomes

The effectiveness of Stem Cell Treatment can improve all your symptoms, causing a considerable impact on your quality of life and daily activities.

As part of The Renue Difference, you will receive three Hyperbaric Chamber sessions that greatly improve SCT efficacy and stimulate the body cells to combat Dermatomyositis. These sessions comprise three days: one day before treatment, after treatment, and on the day of treatment.

According to results, clinical outcomes, and pre-and post-treatment observations, SCT has been shown to help

  • Reduce Dermatomyositis progression

  • Speed up tissue repair

  • Regrow and repair tissues after six months

After the SCT procedure, an MRI test depicts the further need for the treatment at a specific body site.

Talk to our Patient Advisor to know more about SCT at The Renue Centre.

Expected results and prognosis:

With Stem Cell Therapy Treatment, patients will experience increased independence, stable posture, and improved life satisfaction.

FREQUENT QUESTIONS

What are the risk factors of Stem Cell Therapy for Dermatomyositis?

Bleeding from the site of injection

  • Painful injection area /site

  • Fever

  • Lethargy and fatigue 

  • Allergic reactions

Management of risks:

Allergic reactions are preventable through pre-injection history and care. Fever, lethargy, and pain are managed through the appropriate drugs along with the treatment. Pre-treatment education can help with awareness of slight side effects of the therapy. Bleeding and swelling of the injured site are manageable via proper technique.

The Stem Cell Therapy is a new and promising method of treating Dermatomyositis. It has the potential to be more effective than previous methods and also carries less risk. At present, stem cell technology is still in the developmental stage, but rapid developments and advances indicate its potential uses in direct treatments of Dermatomyositis.

The benefits and effects of Stem Cell Therapy depend on several factors: the patient's health condition, underlying issues, lifestyle, and others.

To assess your expected results, we would like to know more about you. 

A medical advisor will talk to you about your diagnosis and treatment options and collect information for the attending physician; they can answer all your initial questions:

  • Will the therapy work for my case? 

  • What does the treatment involve? Is it painful?

  • Is it expensive? How much does it cost?

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