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WGamino

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Sep 16, 1998, 3:00:00 AM9/16/98

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I have had RA for about two years, recently have developed a hard, scaly rash
on fingers, and feet are peeling. Is this related? Will make an appointment
with dermatologist, as I don't see my RD till October. Any suggestions?

Lady Andy2

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Sep 16, 1998, 3:00:00 AM9/16/98

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Hi, WGamino... anybody in your family mention psoriasis? (it runs in families)
Is there a possibility that your RA is really PA? I'd sure ask both the
dermie AND the rheumy about it... if it turns out to be psoriasis, that would
make PA a real possibility. (PA and RA can be very similar)

Best regards,
LadyAndy2

dan etcheto

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Sep 16, 1998, 3:00:00 AM9/16/98

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Lady Andy2 wrote:

Also I have heard that you can get PA sometimes before the P shows up.

Dan

charlotte le fleur

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Sep 16, 1998, 3:00:00 AM9/16/98

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Andy-Exactly what I thought when I read his letter. Char

BillyFish

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Sep 16, 1998, 3:00:00 AM9/16/98

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I have AS which I understand is also related to PA. I am itchy everywhere. It
starte and continues most strongly inside my ear canal. I do not have scaling
of the skin. How common is such itching in these various arthropathies?

Bill Buchman

Greg Myers

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Sep 16, 1998, 3:00:00 AM9/16/98

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Itching seems to be the most common complaint with Psoriasis. I personally
don't itch much with mine, but when I do, it's the 'ol ear that'll do it!
Try not to scratch it, tho. Try putting a drop or two of Evening Primrose
Oil into it. Either that or, Neutrogena sells a sesame oil that's out of
this world!! (no affiliation!!!)

Uv

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Lady Andy2

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Sep 17, 1998, 3:00:00 AM9/17/98

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The official line is that psoriasis doesn't itch. However, those of us with
psoriasis often have just one or two areas that itch at times, often
maddeningly. (not a good thing to scratch until you bleed... you are right,
best not to scratch) Sometimes some oral benadryl can help with the itching.

Happily I don't have it in my ear canals at this time, although I know of many
who do. If you post a question about it on the newsgroup
alt.support.skin-diseases.psoriasis, I'm sure you'll get some answers. If
you'd like a reply from a dermatologist, just put "attn: Dr. Joe" in the
subject line.

By the way, I remember Aase Marit had some information about this on her site.
http://w1.2380.telia.com/~u238000263/flaker/docs/index.html

Best regards,
LadyAndy2

WGamino

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Sep 18, 1998, 3:00:00 AM9/18/98

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Thanks, lady, oh so many diagnosis, and wonderment about what the hell this
stuff is, thanks for your input, and for your support, truly

Toni Brush

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Sep 18, 1998, 3:00:00 AM9/18/98

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Uv -
I have never seen the sesame oil by Neutrogena. Is there a particular name
it goes by, or just sesame oil? I'm wondering if it would help my leg. The
area where I had the cellulitis looks like a sunburn - all peeley and dry.
I've been putting emollients on it like crazy, cream like Eucerin but the
dryness persists. Maybe an oil would help
Toni

Sandra Farb

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Sep 18, 1998, 3:00:00 AM9/18/98

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Toni Brush wrote:

> I'm wondering if it would help my leg. The area where I had the cellulitis
> looks like a sunburn - all peeley and dry. I've been putting emollients on
> it like crazy, cream like Eucerin but the dryness persists. Maybe an oil
> would help
> Toni

Hi Toni,

The area of skin where I had the prednisone skin tear was also peeley and
dry. The determatologist prescribed Lac-Hydrin cream. It's really helped
with the dryness.

Sandy F.