Psoriatic arthritis is a chronic autoimmune disease that can cause skin, joint, tendon, or nail inflammation. A large proportion of people with psoriatic arthritis also have psoriasis — a condition that causes the rapid buildup of skin cells.
Usually, the psoriasis develops first, and the painful, swollen joints come later. But in some people, psoriasis and joint pain start at the same time. In others, the joint problems come first, followed by psoriasis.
There’s no cure for psoriatic arthritis, but there are therapies to control the symptoms and reduce the inflammation that can lead to joint damage and other serious health consequences.
Types of Psoriatic Arthritis
Depending on the pattern of your symptoms, you may be diagnosed with a specific type of psoriatic arthritis. These include:
Types of Psoriatic Arthritis
Depending on the pattern of your symptoms, you may be diagnosed with a specific type of psoriatic arthritis. These include:
1. Oligoarticular Arthritis Asymmetrical pattern, affecting five joints or fewer.
2. Polyarticular Arthritis Symmetrical pattern, appears similar to rheumatoid arthritis.
3. Distal Arthritis Significant involvement of wrist and other hand joints.
4. Arthritis Mutilans Severe symptoms with deformities, often in the hands and feet.
5. Spondyloarthritis Significant back or lower back pain.
Treatment and Medication Options for Psoriatic Arthritis
Medicines used for treating psoriatic arthritis include the following:
1. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
2. Steroids
3. Disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs)
4. Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitors
5. Phosphodiesterase-4 (PDE4) inhibitors
6. Biologics
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