1st April 2022

A 39-year-old male patient who is being treated with NSAIDs

A 39-year-old male patient who is being treated with NSAIDs due to a 3-week history of bilateral interphalangeal joint pain in his hands presents with raised, erythemic scaly patches on his elbows that he describes as causing a simultaneous burning and itching sensation. Subsequent blood tests show a positive serum anti-cyclic citrullinated peptide (anti-CCP) and negative rheumatoid factor. What is the most likely diagnosis of his joint pain?

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