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A member asked:

Have psoriasis on scalp, nails.am on humira (adalimumab) suddenly got about 5 itchy bumps upper arm in a row. is this psoriasis too?

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Dr. Edgar Mendizabal answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

It rarely is a side: Effect. Check with dermatologist.

Answered 5/4/2014

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