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Why does juvenile arthritis cause rashes?
My daughter was diagnosed with juvenile arthritis last year after experiencing swelling, joint pain, and stiffness. But last week, she woke up with a rash that looks very similar to a poison ivy rash (which she wasn't around). I took her to the doctor and he says that the rash was likely a result from the arthritis. Why does juvenile arthritis sometimes cause rashes? The rash was over her knuckles and arms.
4 Answers
There are different types of Juvenile Arthritis
This is a form termed Systemic-Onset that can be linked to a characteristic rash
Additionally, children can get Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis
Rashes are caused by powders and medicines and allergies.
Because it’s an immune system disease and rashes are also caused by immune disorder
It is very common for JRA to have intermittent red rashes esp over joints. This can occur with flareups and sometimes needs extra steroids or anti-inflammatory drugs. This is part of the symptoms of JRA.