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Your Guide to Psoriatic Arthritis

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Understanding Psoriatic Arthritis

Psoriatic arthritis is a chronic disease in which a person with psoriasis develops the symptoms and signs of arthritis joint pain, stiffness and swelling. Approximately 5% to 10% of the 3 million people who have psoriasis develop psoriatic arthritis. Learn more about the symptoms, types and treatment of psoriatic arthritis ›

10 Things to Know About Psoriatic Arthritis

Psoriatic arthritis doesn't follow the same pattern of development for everyone. Some people experience joint pain only in their fingertips, while for others, stiffness and swelling spreads all the way to the spine. No cure exists, but the more you know about your condition, the better you can manage it

What You Need to Know About Treating Psoriatic Arthritis

Psoriatic arthritis may only need treatment as symptoms arise. However, if the condition causes chronic inflammation and is left untreated, it can cause severe joint damage that can lead to permanent disability. The goals of treatment are to control pain and to limit joint damage

Treatments for Psoriatic Arthritis

NSAIDs are typically the first line of treatment for psoriatic arthritis, and many of them don't even require a prescription. But you shouldn't underestimate just how powerful they can be. Here are 4 things you need to know ›

Living Well With Psoriatic Arthritis

Unlike acute illnesses such as a cold or the flu, which are largely treatable and short in duration, chronic conditions can last for months, years, or a lifetime. Learning about coping with your condition can help you live a more expansive life ›

Reference: Skin, Hair and Nails section on Better Medicine


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Psoriatic arthritis occurs equally in both sexes, and tends to come on about 10 years after the original diagnosis of psoriasis.