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Rash

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Has anyone broke out into a rash? It on my neck, chest going up my checks and my forehead. It’s so odd. It is sometimes itchy. The bumps are little red and raised. I don’t have it anywhere where else. I have had it for 2 weeks now. I have attached photos.

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April 3
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A myRAteam Member

HI Rose, I have allergies and super sensitive to sun, worst since on med. I think important to see an allergy dr. if persist. . Enough to deal with without that misery. Best Hope resolves love,eli

May 23
A myRAteam Member

Rosemat
Did you get your rash resolved? When I break out it’s usually something I’ve eaten or touched. When I work outside I have to stay away from cedar bushes.
It could be a med or a combination of meds. I was just wondering if you can give me a quick cure. lol
I had to wear gloves at night to keep from scratching. It is so aggravating. I have broken out with shingles several times. The infectious disease checked me several times and would be positive for shingles. I finally was able to get the vaccine. It definitely slow that. I’ve only broke out one time since 2022 and it was mild. Just let me know what happened?

May 23
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A myRAteam Member

I have rashes off and on since diagnosed with RA. I take Zyrtec or Claritin while the rash is active. Benadryl cream or hydrocortisone helps. I also use ice packs when my skin really itches. All of this itching is just an autoimmune response.
Try to keep a journal of meds or foods. You might see a pattern. I took allergy shots for 5 years until I had blood clots. The allergy shots did help some. The RA meds cause this side effect also.

April 3
myRAteam

Have you experienced a rash with your rheumatoid arthritis?

Yes, rashes can occur with RA, and you're not alone in experiencing this. Many myRAteam members report developing rashes that are itchy, raised, and red. As one member shared, "I get a rash on and off. It itches and burns."

Since your rash has persisted for 2 Show Full Answer

Have you experienced a rash with your rheumatoid arthritis?

Yes, rashes can occur with RA, and you're not alone in experiencing this. Many myRAteam members report developing rashes that are itchy, raised, and red. As one member shared, "I get a rash on and off. It itches and burns."

Since your rash has persisted for 2 weeks with little red raised bumps that are sometimes itchy, it's important to contact your doctor right away. This could be related to several things:

Possible causes include:
- An allergic reaction to RA medication
- A side effect of RA medications like DMARDs, biologics, or JAK inhibitors
- Inflammation from RA itself
- Other autoimmune skin conditions like eczema or psoriasis

One myRAteam member noted, "I had crazy itching and a pimply rash between my fingers from my RA medication. It's now on my allergy list."

What to do:

Contact your rheumatologist or doctor immediately. They can examine the rash, determine the cause, and recommend appropriate treatment. Don't wait, especially since itchy, raised skin rashes may signal an allergic reaction to medication.

In the meantime, try not to scratch, as this can cause more inflammation and potential skin damage.

April 3

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