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Patient perspectives on the impact of appearance and weight changes attributed to systemic glucocorticoid treatment of rheumatic diseases AbstractObjectives. To explore patients’ perspectives on the impact of appearance changes attributed to glucocorticoid treatment.Methods. We conducted a se

‘I don’t look like me’ Patients share the impact of glucocorticoid-related appearance changes

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Societal pressures: Feeling the need to conform
💔 Mental health struggles: Loss of confidence, identity
⚖️ Daily adjustments: Clothing sizes, diet, lifestyle shifts

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