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*

*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

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 1
20s 2
30s 5
40s 7
50s 5
60s 4
70+ 4

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 7
Female 22