Both hot and cold temperatures affect my psoriatic, arthritis, pain, and flares
August 4
During summer time, when very hot and humide, my psoriatic arthritis is getting worst to the point of letting fall almost everything from my hands and being, some days, in the impossibility to walk!!!
July 29
@A MyPsoriasisTeam Member I too experience this all the time & it is quite unpleasant & unwelcoming!
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July 29
It's worth knowing that you're definitely not alone in noticing changes with temperature. Many MyPsoriasisTeam members have reported that heat and humidity can make psoriasis-related symptoms feel worse overall.
Heat can increase inflammation in the body, which may explain why dactylitis (the swelling in fingers and toes Show Full Answer
It's worth knowing that you're definitely not alone in noticing changes with temperature. Many MyPsoriasisTeam members have reported that heat and humidity can make psoriasis-related symptoms feel worse overall.
Heat can increase inflammation in the body, which may explain why dactylitis (the swelling in fingers and toes sometimes called "sausage digits") feels more uncomfortable in warmer weather. Sweating in the heat can also aggravate skin and joint symptoms. The aching in your hands and feet is also very common with dactylitis. MyPsoriasisTeam members have described symptoms like:
- Stiffness and swelling in fingers and toes
- Difficulty bending fingers or making a fist
- Pain in the joints of the hands and feet
- Limited range of motion
It's really important not to ignore these symptoms, even if they come and go with the weather. Dactylitis can be a sign of more significant joint inflammation underneath, and early treatment can help prevent further joint damage.
Bringing up these temperature-related flares with a rheumatologist or dermatologist is a great next step — they can assess what's happening and adjust treatment if needed.
July 22
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