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Itching hands and feet is definitely something other people with lupus have experienced, so you're not alone in this! A MyLupusTeam member described a very similar situation — a bumpy, itchy rash that comes and goes on their hands and is almost constant on their feet.

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Itching hands and feet is definitely something other people with lupus have experienced, so you're not alone in this! A MyLupusTeam member described a very similar situation — a bumpy, itchy rash that comes and goes on their hands and is almost constant on their feet.

This type of rash is sometimes linked to a condition called dyshidrotic eczema (also known as pompholyx), which can cause small blisters, itching, peeling, and burning on the hands and feet. It can be triggered by:

- Stress
- Extreme fatigue
- Sun exposure
- Contact allergies

Lupus and its treatments can make the skin more sensitive, so flares in skin symptoms alongside joint flares aren't uncommon. Given everything going on — pausing Methotrexate, the return of intense joint pain, and now the itching — it's really worth looping back in with your rheumatologist soon. The itching could be related to the medication pause, a lupus flare, or something else entirely that needs attention.

Hang in there — what you're going through sounds genuinely exhausting, and getting some answers will hopefully bring some relief soon. 💙

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