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yikesspikes

29/03/2023 at 15:54

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Hello

Have you noticed a connection with RA and your skin? My skin has been full of issues since I was diagnosed. My doctor has been giving me topical creams but I was curious if this was happening to anyone else?

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03/04/2023 at 01:39

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Hi @yikesspikes

How are you today?

Thank you for starting this discussion. Let me tag a few other members who may be able to share their personal experience with RA affecting their skin.

@JulianneT @GG2019 @Sthembi12 @shelley.mck @PatsyMS @Heatheruk @Queen10 @Rosebud1967 @Tatjana @Laurajayne @Peeshe @Amberfloss @Deni1968 @cloud9 @Wsnixw @suemtalktalk.net @9366kathleen @Amanda23 @Kodimo @Trevor626 @Melmou123 @Joellie @Henderson1 @Diana55 @YorkshireJayne @Simsimmer38 @sazzle @Shedriving

Has your RA affected your skin? What was the change? How did you cope?

Let's share!

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Lizzi from the Carenity team

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RA and skin problems https://www.carenity.co.uk/forum/rheumatoid-arthritis/living-with-rheumatoid-arthritis/ra-and-skin-problems-5006 2023-04-03 01:39:17

EmmyJane

05/04/2023 at 14:28

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Hi @yikesspikes

Yes. my skin did change after my RA diagnosis. I hear this is common. I did get nodules on my elbows that I needed to get steroid injections to reduce them. Also my skin is very dry now. I don't know if it comes with age, the RA or RA medications, but I use a Cerave cream for extreme drynesss and it seems to help.

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RA and skin problems https://www.carenity.co.uk/forum/rheumatoid-arthritis/living-with-rheumatoid-arthritis/ra-and-skin-problems-5006 2023-04-05 14:28:06

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