What is Psoriatic Arthritis
Psoriatic arthritis is a form of arthritis that affects some people who have the skin condition psoriasis. It is common with more than 200,000 US cases per year. There are treatments that can help, but this condition can’t be cured. This chronic condition requires a medical diagnosis with lab tests and/or imaging. Psoriatic arthritis is a type of inflammatory arthritis. Many people with the condition are affected by morning stiffness. Even mild skin psoriasis can have a significant degree of arthritis. Consult a doctor for medical advice.
Accordingly, there are five types of psoriatic arthritis:
- symmetrical (both sides of the body),
- asymmetric and few joints,
- spondylitis,
- distal interphalangeal joints, and.
- arthritis mutilans.
Symptoms
- Fatigue
- Inflamed fingers or toes
- Itching
- Joints: stiffness or swelling
- Pain areas: in the joints or back
- Physical deformity
- Skin rash
- Small dents in nails
- Symptoms include joint pain, stiffness, and swelling, which may flare and subside
- Tendinitis
Treatment
- Dermatologist
- Ice Packs
- Immunosuppressive medications
- Joint replacement
- Joint replacement surgery
- Medication to reduce inflammation
- Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications
- Physical therapist
- Primary care provider (PCP)
- PUVA
- Rheumatologist
- Steroid injections
- Ultraviolet light therapy
Warm compress
