What is Psoriatic Arthritis?

Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is a form of arthritis affecting individuals with psoriasis. Joints become inflamed, which causes pain, swelling and stiffness.

Contents include:

• What happens in psoriatic arthritis
• How do joints and tendons become inflamed
• What is different about psoriatic arthritis?
• At what age and who does psoriatic arthritis affect?
• What is the outlook in psoriatic arthritis?
• What is the treatment for psoriatic arthritis?
• Typical order of treatment pathway
• Does diet make a difference?
• Does climate make a difference?
• Does the severity of skin psoriasis matter?
• What part do nails play in psoriatic arthritis?
• Do we know what causes psoriatic arthritis?
• Plus much more ...

Reviewed and revised November 2022