What is calcinosis cutis?
Calcinosis is the formation of calcium deposits that form hard bumps under the skin, in the muscle; commonly near joints. The deposits can break through the skin and leak a white liquid substance.
How do members experience calcinosis cutis?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with calcinosis cutis*
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Pain
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Fatigue
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Nothing reported yet
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Depressed mood
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Nothing reported yet
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Anxious mood
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Nothing reported yet
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Stress
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Nothing reported yet
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for calcinosis cutis*
Who has calcinosis cutis on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 1 | |
| 20s | 2 | |
| 30s | 5 | |
| 40s | 6 | |
| 50s | 5 | |
| 60s | 4 | |
| 70+ | 4 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 7 | |
| Female | 21 |