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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*
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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.
Common 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.
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Treatments taken by people for calcinosis cutis
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