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What Other Parts of the Body Are Involved in Sjgrens Syndrome?

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What Other Parts of the Body Are Involved in Sjgrens Syndrome?

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The autoimmune response that causes dry eyes and mouth can cause inflammation throughout the body. People with Sjgren’s often have skin, lung, kidney, and nerve problems, as well as disorders of the digestive system and connective tissue. Following are examples of extraglandular problems. Skin Problems About half of the people who have Sjgren’s have dry skin. Some experience only itching, but it can be severe. Others develop cracked, split skin that can easily become infected. Infection is a risk for people with itchy skin, too, particularly if they scratch vigorously. The skin may darken in infected areas, but it returns to normal when the infection clears up and the scratching stops. To treat dry skin, apply heavy moisturizing creams and ointments three or four times a day to trap moisture in the skin. Lotions, which are lighter than creams and ointments, aren’t recommended because they evaporate quickly and can contribute to dry skin. Also, doctors suggest that you take only a short

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