Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a condition in which the body's own immune system attacks the joints. This causes swollen, stiff, and painful (inflamed) joints, especially in the hands and feet. Over ...

Medically reviewed by Stella Bard, MD Key Takeaways Rheumatoid arthritis often starts with joint pain, swelling, and stiffness.Symptoms of tingling, burning, and numbness in hands and feet occur as it ...

RA can directly or indirectly cause skin issues, such as nodules, discoloration, easy bruising, dryness, and slow-healing wounds. RA treatments like biologics, NSAIDs, and corticosteroids can lead to ...

Dr. Ruderman answers the question: 'Rheumatoid Vs. Osteoarthritis Symptoms?' — -- Question: How do symptoms differ when comparing osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis? Answer: Rheumatoid ...

Two distinguishing features of long-standing RA are “swan neck” deformities and boutonniere deformities of the fingers (Figure 1). 3 Swan neck deformities develop with hyperextension of the PIP joint ...

If one (or more) of your fingers feel sore and stiff throughout the day—and extra-tender at the moment you open your eyes in the morning—you could be dealing with osteoarthritis of the hands. For ...

Excisional biopsy is diagnostic but not therapeutic, and recurrence after biopsy has been reported in up to 75% of children. Complications of excisional biopsy for diagnosis include scar formation and ...

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and acne are both inflammatory conditions. More research is needed to identify a potential connection beyond this. RA can lead to other skin conditions, including rheumatoid ...

Some medications used to treat RA symptoms and slow disease progression can also cause skin reactions. Keep reading to understand how the same mechanisms that cause joint issues in RA can also affect ...

If one (or more) of your fingers feel sore and stiff throughout the day—and extra-tender at the moment you open your eyes in the morning—you could be dealing with osteoarthritis of the hands. For ...

Arthritis is not a single disease but a family of disorders that attack joints and the tiny, complex joints in our hands and fingers are among the most commonly affected. Two patterns are responsible ...