I'm a youthful 67 F, Diagnosed with Palindromic RA. Meds now are sulfasalizine,Idacio Injection. Concerned about red plaque rash that has developed on arms. Thoughts anyone?
I'm glad you asked this. I was switched from Humira to Idacio back in January. In February, I started getting red pimples on my forehead and across the eyebrow area and on the scalp near my hairline. I thought it was a sensitivity to makeup, so I switched my makeup and cleansing routines, but the pimples did not go away. Within the past two months, I have started getting redness on my face and small bumps or pimples on my nose (some are pus filled), around my mouth, and on my chin. My rheumatologist took a quick look and thought it was rosacea, which I've since learned is common with RA. Still, I'm wondering if there's a link with the Idacio, or maybe that the Idacio isn't working hard enough to stop the inflammation vs. Humira. I had no problems while on Humira. Now that I've been switched (to save the insurance company money), I've had these persistent skin issues, as well as cervicogenic headaches (they start in the cervical spine). I am on a wait list to see my dermatologist. I'd love to know what your provider tells you about the relationship between the drug and the rash. I am 63 and thought my acne days were long gone.
Hi CCC, I had my appt. today with my Rheumatologist, I was told it is psorisis and was caused by The Idacio injections. So I am taking low dose sulfasalazine and finishing off the Prednisone for the psorisis. I'm hopeful for future without all the nasty Drugs that are pushed on us. Keep well. Cheers
Thankyou CCC, Do you have a fair complextion? The reason I ask, I have had numerous skin reactions to meds I have been on. The worst was a full body allergic reaction to plaquinal, that was the start ofa long experiment with different meds. Methotrexate, Leflunomide and Prednisone to calm the swelling and horrid itch. I was hopeful with the sulfasalizine and Idacio combo, How ever This current rash, started 1 mth. after starting the shots. It resembles psorisis, which is another auto immune condition. It is awful to look at, so for now I am wearing long sleeves, and summer is apon us. I have an up coming appt. with my rheumatologist the end of the month. I can report back to you hopefully with some answers. Just FYI I am a fair skinned Red head. Thanks for reaching out.
Skin rashes can be a side effect of biologics like adalimumab (Idacio). Some myRAteam members have reported developing rashes while on similar medications, with the rashes resolving after discontinuing the medication.
If you develop a rash while on RA medications, it's important to contact your doctor right away. They may Show Full Answer