Three Ways Lupus Affects Your Hands - Understanding Joint Pain, Skin Rashes, and Blood Vessel Issues

Learn about three distinct ways Lupus affects hand health in this educational video from a board-certified rheumatologist with over 15 years of experience. Discover how Lupus-related arthritis causes joint inflammation, swelling, and potential deformities without bone erosion, unlike rheumatoid arthritis. Explore characteristic Lupus-specific rashes that appear between knuckles and affect nail health, plus understand vascular complications like Raynaud's phenomenon and vasculitis that can cause numbness, pain, and color changes in fingertips. Master practical strategies for managing these hand-related symptoms through both medication and lifestyle modifications, while gaining valuable insights into recognizing and addressing these crucial symptoms for better disease management.