Psoriatic Arthritis: MedlinePlus
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Psoriasis is a skin disease that causes itchy or sore patches of thick, red skin with silvery scales. You usually get them on your elbows, knees, scalp, back, face, palms and feet, but they can show up on other parts of your body.
Some people with psoriasis have psoriatic arthritis. It causes pain, stiffness, and swelling of the joints. It is often mild, but can sometimes be serious and affect many joints. The joint and skin problems don't always happen at the same time.
Your doctor will do a physical exam and imaging tests to diagnose psoriatic arthritis. There is no cure, but medicines can help control inflammation and pain. In rare cases, you might need surgery to repair or replace damaged joints.
Some people with psoriasis have psoriatic arthritis. It causes pain, stiffness, and swelling of the joints. It is often mild, but can sometimes be serious and affect many joints. The joint and skin problems don't always happen at the same time.
Your doctor will do a physical exam and imaging tests to diagnose psoriatic arthritis. There is no cure, but medicines can help control inflammation and pain. In rare cases, you might need surgery to repair or replace damaged joints.
MEDICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA
National Institutes of Health
- The primary NIH organization for research on Psoriatic Arthritis is the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
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- Psoriatic Arthritis(American Academy of Dermatology)
- Psoriatic Arthritis(American College of Rheumatology)
Overviews
- Overview of Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis(National Psoriasis Foundation) - PDF
- Also available in Spanish
- Psoriasis
- Psoriatic Arthritis(Arthritis Foundation)
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Diagnosis/Symptoms
- Diagnosing Psoriatic Arthritis(National Psoriasis Foundation)
- Psoriatic Arthritis: Signs and Symptoms(American Academy of Dermatology)
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Treatment
- Medicines for Psoriatic Arthritis: A Review of the Research for Adults(Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)
- Also available in Spanish
- Psoriatic Arthritis: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Outcome(American Academy of Dermatology)
- Systemic Medications for Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis Including Biologics(National Psoriasis Foundation) - PDF
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Nutrition
- Living a Healthy Lifestyle with Psoriatic Arthritis(National Psoriasis Foundation)
- Nutrition and Psoriatic Disease(National Psoriasis Foundation)
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Disease Management
- Physical Activity and Psoriatic Arthritis(National Psoriasis Foundation)
- Psoriatic Arthritis: Tips for Managing(American Academy of Dermatology)
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Specific Conditions
- Psoriatic Arthritis of the Hand(American Society for Surgery of the Hand)
- Psoriatic Nails(American Academy of Dermatology)
- Types of Psoriatic Arthritis(National Psoriasis Foundation)
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Related Issues
- Ankylosing Spondylitis and Psoriatic Arthritis(Spondylitis Association of America)
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Videos
- Psoriasis/Psoriatic Arthritis(Organization of Teratology Information Specialists)
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Anatomy/Physiology
- Immune System Involvement(National Psoriasis Foundation)
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Clinical Trials
- ClinicalTrials.gov: Arthritis, Psoriatic
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- ClinicalTrials.gov: Arthritis, Psoriatic
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Journal Articles
References and abstracts from MEDLINE/PubMed (National Library of Medicine)- Article: Reduced joint counts misclassify patients with oligoarticular psoriatic arthritis and...
- Article: Clinical response, drug survival, and predictors thereof among 548 patients...
- Article: A hot spot for systemic lupus erythematosus, but not for...
- Psoriatic Arthritis -- see more articles
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Directories
- Arthritis Foundation: Local Office Directory(Arthritis Foundation)
- Find a Dermatologist(American Academy of Dermatology)
- Geographic Membership Directory(American College of Rheumatology)
- Health Care Provider Directory(National Psoriasis Foundation)
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Organizations
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Statistics
- About Psoriasis: Statistics(National Psoriasis Foundation)
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Children
- What Is Psoriatic Arthritis?(National Psoriasis Foundation)
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Teenagers
- Caregiver Handout: Psoriatic Arthritis(National Psoriasis Foundation) - PDF
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Patient Handouts
- Psoriatic arthritis
- Also available in Spanish
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