psoriatic arthritis

Psoriatic arthritis affects many people with plaque psoriasis.
This is a potentially severe form of psoriasis, such as pustular psoriasis or erythrodermic psoriasis, which result in marked symptoms.
Psoriatic arthritis: skin lesions and pain

Psoriatic arthritis is an inflammatory arthritis belong to the spondyloarthropathy group.
Approximately 20-30% of people with psoriasis plaques eventually develop psoriatic arthritis, also known as psoriatic arthritis or psoriatic arthritis.
Cutaneous psoriasis is accompanied by joint pain.
These usually occur at the same time or after lesions of the skin, between 35 and 45 years.
Note: in some cases, joint pain precede the appearance of the plates.
This is a potentially disabling symptom, because the pain can impede the movements of everyday life.
Psoriasis Complications



Joints affected by psoriatic arthritis

The most common joints affected by psoriatic arthritis are the joints of the fingers and toes, but the large joints can also be affected.
The back and pelvis are sometimes involved.
Most often, several joints are also affected:
they are red,
swollen ("sausage fingers")
stiff and painful,
sometimes distorted (especially the phalanges).
When the fingers are affected, it is common nails are deformed (thickening, discoloration).

Psoriatic arthritis: Treatment rheumatologist

It is necessary to consult a rheumatologist for persistent joint pain.
Treatment of psoriatic arthritis is aimed at:
relieve pain and stiffness,
and reduce inflammation, which may ultimately lead to joint deformity.
Treatment is based on:
painkillers and anti-inflammatory drugs (analgesics, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, corticosteroids),
DMARDs (sulfasalazine, methotrexate, azathioprine, cyclosporine, leflunomide)
biotherapies (anti-TNF-alpha).
Note: sessions of physiotherapy and rehabilitation is needed in case of disabling pain.

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