Psoriatic Arthritis - Cause - Diagnosis - Symptoms - Treatment

Symptoms of psoriatic arthritis are variable making it difficult to diagnose. Symptoms can mimic other forms of arthritis too. Diagnosis is based on clinical findings and diagnostic tests to rule out other conditions. Do you have symptoms which could be associated with psoriatic arthritis?

There are five types of psoriatic arthritis which differ in symptoms and disease course.

Psoriatic arthritis is associated with the skin disease psoriasis. There are five recognized types of psoriatic arthritis

As its name suggests, psoriatic arthritis is associated with psoriasis and arthritis. Initially, the disease can be confused with rheumatoid arthritis and gout.

Psoriatic arthritis is one of over 100 types of arthritis. Psoriatic arthritis is associated with psoriasis (a skin disease in which scaly red and white patches develop on the skin). Researchers believe psoriatic arthritis is caused by a combination of genetic and environmental factors. How much do you know about psoriatic arthritis?

The Group for Research and Assessment of Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis has issued the first-ever international guidelines for psoriatic arthritis treatment.

Distinction between rheumatoid arthritis and psoriatic arthritis.

HLA B27 is an inherited gene marker associated with a number of related rheumatic diseases.

Study shows severe forms of psoriasis may be associated with an increased risk of heart attack.

Information on psoriatic arthritis, including an overview, symptoms, treatments, prevention. Illustrated resource.

An in-depth report on the causes, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of psoriasis.

Psoriasis is a common skin inflammation (irritation and swelling) characterized by frequent episodes of redness; itching; and thick, dry, silvery scales on the skin. It may be severe in those who have other autoimmune disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis and lupus.

Guttate psoriasis, is a form of psoriasis with characteristic water drop shaped scaly macules.

This is a picture of a typical case of psoriasis, with small lesions over the extensor surfaces of the knuckles. Note the changes in the fingernails.

Picture of guttate (drop-shaped) psoriasis on the arms and chest. Guttate psoriasis is a rare form of psoriasis. It frequently follows a streptococcal infection, appears rapidly and affects the face, chest, and nearest limbs. The patches are small and round or oval and have the typical appearance of psoriasis. This photo shows the diffuse and widespread coverage on the arm and chest.

Picture of guttate (drop-shaped) psoriasis on face and neck. Guttate psoriasis is a rare form of psoriasis. It frequently follows a streptococcal infection, appears rapidly and affects the face, chest, and nearest limbs. The patches are small and round or oval and have the typical appearance of psoriasis. This photograph shows the diffuse and widespread coverage on the face and neck.