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People with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) can have different types of joint pain in addition to the usual skin symptoms. In fact, pain is the most common symptom people with all...

Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is an autoimmune disease that affects some people with psoriasis. About one-third of people with psoriasis might get PsA. PsA symptoms include sore and swollen joints and...

Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is an autoimmune condition that affects the joints and the skin. Many people with PsA also have vertigo or dizziness. There is not a lot of research...

Fibromyalgia and psoriatic arthritis (PsA) are often confused because they share similar symptoms. This can lead to confusion and misdiagnosis. To add to the complexity, some people have both fibromyalgia...

Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is an inflammatory condition that affects the skin, joints, and tendons. This inflammation can occur in any joint or tendon in the body. However, the hands, each...

Among the many manifestations of psoriatic arthritis that can occur outside the musculoskeletal system, eye involvement is one of the most common inflammatory processes. Often initially mistaken for pink eye...

Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) consistently gets compared and linked to other conditions. Of course, it can be painful to have a valid condition compared to something else, like rheumatoid arthritis or...

An excellent question I often get from a lot of my patients, and even residents who rotate with me, is how I can tell the difference between psoriatic arthritis and...

Methotrexate is a common drug prescribed to people with inflammatory forms of arthritis and other autoimmune diseases. In an autoimmune disease, a person's immune system mistakes healthy cells for foreign...

Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) can sometimes trigger another painful condition called a Baker's cyst. A Baker's cyst (popliteal or synovial cyst) is a fluid-filled lump that develops behind your knee. It...

What we eat has a major impact on our health. Many studies suggest that the way we eat can increase or decrease our risk for diet-related chronic diseases. Sugar is...

The two most common risk factors for developing shingles are older age and having a chronic health condition that impacts your immune system. Shingles is a common viral infection that...

Every year, vaccines help save millions of lives. Vaccines work with our body’s natural defenses to create an immune response to a specific disease. They are our best protection against...

Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is a complex disease. The symptoms – which can include joint pain, inflammation, and swelling of the fingers and toes – vary from person to person. The...

Postherpetic neuralgia (PHN) is one of the most common complications of shingles. Nearly 20 percent of people who get shingles will develop PHN. PHN causes severe pain that can last...

Shingles, also known as herpes zoster, is a common viral infection that affects about 1 out of every 3 people in the United States. Its telltale sign is a painful...

Blood tests are commonly used as a tool to diagnose psoriatic arthritis (PsA). Specifically, a type of blood test called a “sed rate test” is used to determine the level...

Technology is now a common way to deliver healthcare. Digital health products help prevent, diagnose, or manage chronic conditions. Devices range from wellness apps to artificial intelligence and wearable devices...

Digital therapeutics (DTx) first entered clinical discussions in the 1990s. The idea was that technology could improve healthcare access. It could help overcome barriers of location, time, and resources. This...

When you have psoriasis, your chance of having other illnesses also rises. One of them is psoriatic arthritis. This inflammatory condition causes painful, stiff, and swollen joints. It can also...