Psoriatic arthropathy

Psoriatic Arthropathy (also known as Psoriatic Arthritis) is a type of inflammatory arthritis that affects around 30% of individuals diagnosed with the skin condition psoriasis. It is a chronic disease characterized by inflammation of the skin (psoriasis) and joints (arthritis).

Etiology

The exact cause of psoriatic arthropathy is unknown, but it is believed to involve a combination of genetic, immunologic, and environmental factors. Certain HLA genotypes are known to be associated with psoriatic arthropathy, suggesting a genetic predisposition.

Clinical Features

Psoriatic arthropathy can present with a variety of symptoms, including joint pain and stiffness, skin rashes, nail changes, fatigue, and eye inflammation. The disease can affect any part of the body and symptoms can range from mild to severe.

Diagnosis

Diagnosis of psoriatic arthropathy is primarily based on clinical features. Laboratory tests and imaging studies can be used to support the diagnosis and rule out other conditions. The CASPAR criteria is commonly used for diagnosis.

Treatment

Treatment of psoriatic arthropathy aims to control symptoms and prevent joint damage. This can involve a combination of medication, physical therapy, and lifestyle changes. Medications used can include NSAIDs, DMARDs, and biologics.

Prognosis

The prognosis of psoriatic arthropathy varies widely and is dependent on factors such as disease severity, response to treatment, and the presence of other health conditions.

See Also

• Psoriasis
• Arthritis
• Rheumatology

Rheumatologic diseases

Arthritis is often used to refer to any disorder that affects the joints. Rheumatic diseases usually affect joints, tendons, ligaments, bones, and muscles. Rheumatologic diseases usually affect joints, tendons, ligaments, bones, and muscles.

Connective Tissue Diseases

Rheumatology and	Connective Tissue Diseases
Ankylosing spondylitis	Arthritis
Arthritis and Rheumatic diseases	Autoimmune diseases
Autoinflammatory diseases	Behçet’s disease
Bursitis	Giant cell arteritis
Gout	Juvenile arthritis
Knee problems	Lupus
Osteoarthritis	Polymyalgia rheumatica
Psoriatic arthritis	Reactive arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis	Scleroderma
Sjögren’s syndrome	Systemic lupus erythematosus (Lupus)
Tendinitis	Rheumatologic diseases

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