Guest guest Posted December 10, 2004 Report Share Posted December 10, 2004 April, From Arthritis Today: ARTHRITIS-ACNE CONNECTION Q. Is there any connection between rheumatoid arthritis and acne? For two years I have had a severe case and can't identify any other cause. A. No, there is no connection between acne and rheumatoid arthritis (RA), but there is a condition known as " acne arthritis, " or SAPHO syndrome. SAPHO is an acronym for the condition's symptoms, which include synovitis (or inflammation of the joint lining similar to that seen in RA); acne that most commonly affects the armpits and neck; palmoplantar pustulosis, pus-filled blisters on the soles of the feet and palms of the hands; hyperostosis, excessive enlargement of the outer layer of the bone; and inflammation of the bone. The acne of SAPHO syndrome is often severe; the arthritis usually involves a few large joints, such as the hips or knees, and typically does not cause joint destruction the way RA does. If the pattern of your acne and joint involvement is similar to what I have described, I would recommend consulting your physician. You may have this instead of RA. Otherwise, I suspect your acne and arthritis are unrelated. RONENN ROUBENOFF, MD, MHS Rheumatologist http://www.arthritis.org/resources/arthritistoday/2001_archives/2001_05_06_OnCal\ l.asp a On Wed, 8 Dec 2004 11:14:37 -0800 (PST), April <aprilsruss@...> wrote: > > > Since my flare ups have been worse, so has my acne. I know " stress " can cause both RA flares and acne not to mention hormones but is there anything tied with the RA that can make acne worse? Can RA make hormones worse/imbalence? > > Thanks and Blessings, > April > > April > > * Independent Demonstrator* > For " Gold Canyon Candles " since Aug 2002 > & > *Independent AVON Representative* > > __________________________________________________ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 10, 2004 Report Share Posted December 10, 2004 April, From Arthritis Today: ARTHRITIS-ACNE CONNECTION Q. Is there any connection between rheumatoid arthritis and acne? For two years I have had a severe case and can't identify any other cause. A. No, there is no connection between acne and rheumatoid arthritis (RA), but there is a condition known as " acne arthritis, " or SAPHO syndrome. SAPHO is an acronym for the condition's symptoms, which include synovitis (or inflammation of the joint lining similar to that seen in RA); acne that most commonly affects the armpits and neck; palmoplantar pustulosis, pus-filled blisters on the soles of the feet and palms of the hands; hyperostosis, excessive enlargement of the outer layer of the bone; and inflammation of the bone. The acne of SAPHO syndrome is often severe; the arthritis usually involves a few large joints, such as the hips or knees, and typically does not cause joint destruction the way RA does. If the pattern of your acne and joint involvement is similar to what I have described, I would recommend consulting your physician. You may have this instead of RA. Otherwise, I suspect your acne and arthritis are unrelated. RONENN ROUBENOFF, MD, MHS Rheumatologist http://www.arthritis.org/resources/arthritistoday/2001_archives/2001_05_06_OnCal\ l.asp a On Wed, 8 Dec 2004 11:14:37 -0800 (PST), April <aprilsruss@...> wrote: > > > Since my flare ups have been worse, so has my acne. I know " stress " can cause both RA flares and acne not to mention hormones but is there anything tied with the RA that can make acne worse? Can RA make hormones worse/imbalence? > > Thanks and Blessings, > April > > April > > * Independent Demonstrator* > For " Gold Canyon Candles " since Aug 2002 > & > *Independent AVON Representative* > > __________________________________________________ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 10, 2004 Report Share Posted December 10, 2004 I think prednisone can cause acne too. Cristen in NC Re: [ ] RA and Acne? April, From Arthritis Today: ARTHRITIS-ACNE CONNECTION Q. Is there any connection between rheumatoid arthritis and acne? For two years I have had a severe case and can't identify any other cause. A. No, there is no connection between acne and rheumatoid arthritis (RA), but there is a condition known as " acne arthritis, " or SAPHO syndrome. SAPHO is an acronym for the condition's symptoms, which include synovitis (or inflammation of the joint lining similar to that seen in RA); acne that most commonly affects the armpits and neck; palmoplantar pustulosis, pus-filled blisters on the soles of the feet and palms of the hands; hyperostosis, excessive enlargement of the outer layer of the bone; and inflammation of the bone. The acne of SAPHO syndrome is often severe; the arthritis usually involves a few large joints, such as the hips or knees, and typically does not cause joint destruction the way RA does. If the pattern of your acne and joint involvement is similar to what I have described, I would recommend consulting your physician. You may have this instead of RA. Otherwise, I suspect your acne and arthritis are unrelated. RONENN ROUBENOFF, MD, MHS Rheumatologist http://www.arthritis.org/resources/arthritistoday/2001_archives/2001_05_06_OnCal\ l.asp a On Wed, 8 Dec 2004 11:14:37 -0800 (PST), April <aprilsruss@...> wrote: > > > Since my flare ups have been worse, so has my acne. I know " stress " can cause both RA flares and acne not to mention hormones but is there anything tied with the RA that can make acne worse? Can RA make hormones worse/imbalence? > > Thanks and Blessings, > April > > April > > * Independent Demonstrator* > For " Gold Canyon Candles " since Aug 2002 > & > *Independent AVON Representative* > > __________________________________________________ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 10, 2004 Report Share Posted December 10, 2004 I think prednisone can cause acne too. Cristen in NC Re: [ ] RA and Acne? April, From Arthritis Today: ARTHRITIS-ACNE CONNECTION Q. Is there any connection between rheumatoid arthritis and acne? For two years I have had a severe case and can't identify any other cause. A. No, there is no connection between acne and rheumatoid arthritis (RA), but there is a condition known as " acne arthritis, " or SAPHO syndrome. SAPHO is an acronym for the condition's symptoms, which include synovitis (or inflammation of the joint lining similar to that seen in RA); acne that most commonly affects the armpits and neck; palmoplantar pustulosis, pus-filled blisters on the soles of the feet and palms of the hands; hyperostosis, excessive enlargement of the outer layer of the bone; and inflammation of the bone. The acne of SAPHO syndrome is often severe; the arthritis usually involves a few large joints, such as the hips or knees, and typically does not cause joint destruction the way RA does. If the pattern of your acne and joint involvement is similar to what I have described, I would recommend consulting your physician. You may have this instead of RA. Otherwise, I suspect your acne and arthritis are unrelated. RONENN ROUBENOFF, MD, MHS Rheumatologist http://www.arthritis.org/resources/arthritistoday/2001_archives/2001_05_06_OnCal\ l.asp a On Wed, 8 Dec 2004 11:14:37 -0800 (PST), April <aprilsruss@...> wrote: > > > Since my flare ups have been worse, so has my acne. I know " stress " can cause both RA flares and acne not to mention hormones but is there anything tied with the RA that can make acne worse? Can RA make hormones worse/imbalence? > > Thanks and Blessings, > April > > April > > * Independent Demonstrator* > For " Gold Canyon Candles " since Aug 2002 > & > *Independent AVON Representative* > > __________________________________________________ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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