TYPES
Synovitis is often referred to as inflammation of the sheet covering the joints to cushion them from deep impact, thus preventing them from crush injuries.
Acne is the superficial skin manifestation that appears either as a white or blackheads, pimples, and other skin impurities brought about by an excessive buildup of germs on the outlet of the pore.
Pustulosis refers to the formation of a large indurated area that is filled with pus (whitish to yellowish inflammatory fluid collection), commonly found among female patients. Some manifest with exfoliative dermatitis (skin peels off from the dermis or the second layer of the skin), causing redness or weeping appearance.
Hyperostosis and Osteitis refer to the excessive accumulation of materials that comprises the bone, and osteitis is the inflammation of these.
SYMPTOMS
SAPHO syndrome involves mainly the joints, which are essential for moving around. One of the following symptoms can be seen in the patients:
- Pain especially on the area involved
- Limitation of motion ( flexion and extension of the affected extremity)
- The difference in the size of the affected area (maybe more significant than the healthy side)
- Warm skin when touched
- Presence of lesions on the palmar and plantar surface of the hands and the feet
- Difficulty in walking around and carrying heavy loads
- Presence of pimples and blackheads anywhere in the body