There is beneficial effect in using a Mediterranean diet and Dong diet for a reduction in the number of tender joints, stiffness, and pain.Vitamins
Adequate Vitamin concentrations may provide an important defence against the increased oxidant stress in patients with RA. Here we look at the effects of vitamins E, C and B on the management of RA. In general vitamin E deficiency enhances components of the inflammatory response and suppresses components of the immune response. Molecular studies have demonstrated that the formation of the pro-inflammatory prostaglandin E2 is inhibited 95% by aspirin when combined with vitamin E compared to control. This suggests that vitamin E supplementation reduces the need for high dosage of aspirin needed by patients with RA to relieve joint symptoms. This can offer double benefits because lowering the dose of aspirin can also reduce the gastric irritation side effect for patients. Even though there is no evidence of only taking vitamin E supplementation alone, I believe patients with RA should be encouraged to increase their consumption of vitamin E rich cereals, fruit, and vegetables. Vitamin C is necessary for the growth and development of all body tissues and plays an important role in antioxidant defences. In animal studies biochemical markers of antioxidant defence mechanisms were increased with vitamin C supplementation and infiltration of inflammatory cells into synovial fluid were decreased. From these studies I can conclude that vitamin C supplementation may be more effective for the pain associated with RA however long-term use might aggravate onset of osteoarthritis.
Linear focal elastosis or elastotic striae is a skin condition that presents with asymptomatic, palpable or atrophic, yellow lines of the middle and lower back, thighs, arms and breasts. See also
Skin lesion

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