What Parts of the Body Are Affected by Psoriatic Arthritis?...Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is more than a joint disease. PsA is an autoimmune disease. Autoimmune means it occurs when your immune system mistakenly attacks healthy tissue. The faulty immune response...
Joint Pain, Stiffness, and Swelling With Psoriatic Arthritis...Some of the classic features of psoriatic arthritis (PsA) are joint pain, stiffness, and swelling. However, these symptoms can look different for each person. They can also change over time...
Skin Symptoms Associated With Psoriatic Arthritis...Skin issues are a common symptom of psoriatic arthritis (PsA). Skin symptoms generally occur in people who have existing psoriasis. Psoriasis is an autoimmune condition that causes red, scaly patches...
The Emotional Effects of Psoriatic Arthritis...Psoriatic arthritis decreases a person’s quality of life and can cause significant emotional distress in patients. The chronic pain and impact of the disease on mobility, daily functioning and ability...
Psoriatic Arthritis and Nail Changes...Approximately 87% of patients with psoriatic arthritis experience symptoms of nail psoriasis, also called nail dystrophy. Nail psoriasis is common in patients with psoriasis and even more frequent in patients...
How Does Psoriatic Arthritis Affect the Lower Back?...Lower back pain occurs in up to 40% of people with psoriatic arthritis (PsA), as the disease can affect the joints in the vertebrae of the spine or those between...
How Does Psoriatic Arthritis Affect the Feet?...Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is a chronic condition that creates inflammation in the joints. Because each foot has 26 different bones and 30 joints, it is a prime target for pain...
Psoriatic Arthritis and Uveitis...For people with psoriatic arthritis (PsA), achy and painful joints are not the only symptoms to deal with. PsA also increases the risk of developing uveitis. Uveitis is a term...
What Tests Are Needed to Diagnose Psoriatic Arthritis?...There is no single test that can confirm psoriatic arthritis (PsA). The diagnosis is made through a series of tests. In addition to a physical exam and patient history, physicians...
Myths and Misconceptions About Psoriatic Arthritis...Living with an autoimmune disease like psoriatic arthritis (PsA) can be challenging. There are many myths and misconceptions about psoriatic arthritis, which can make separating fact from fiction difficult. Knowing...
What Screening Tools Are Used to Help Diagnose Psoriatic Arthritis?...There are several questionnaires used to screen patients for psoriatic arthritis (PsA). These screening tools can provide insight into a person’s symptoms, which may lead to a PsA diagnosis. Dermatologists...
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What Are the Diagnostic Criteria for Psoriatic Arthritis?...Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is often misdiagnosed or left undiagnosed. This is because its symptoms can vary from person to person, overlap with those of other diseases, and change over time...
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How Does Psoriatic Arthritis Affect Your Overall Health?...Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is a chronic health condition that can have significant long-term health impact that goes beyond the joint pain and swelling. Because PsA is an autoimmune disease, people living...
How Common is Psoriatic Arthritis?...Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is a chronic inflammatory arthritis linked to psoriasis. It is difficult to diagnose PsA, which has led to a high number of people who are misdiagnosed or...
About Us...At Psoriatic-Arthritis.com we empower people living with this chronic health condition and caregivers to take control of psoriatic arthritis by providing a platform to learn, educate, and connect with peers...
What Types of Medicines Are Used to Treat Psoriatic Arthritis?...There are several kinds of medicines used to treat psoriatic arthritis (PsA). They target different things in the body to help reduce inflammation and other PsA symptoms. Inflammation can lead...