Psoriatic Arthritis

What is it?

Points To Remember About Psoriatic Arthritis

• Psoriatic arthritis can occur in people who have psoriasis (scaly red and white skin patches).
• It affects the joints and areas where tissues attach to bone.
• No one knows what causes psoriatic arthritis. Researchers believe that both genes and environment are involved.
• Medications are used to treat symptoms of psoriatic arthritis. You should talk to your doctor about the best medications for you.
• Exercise, heat and cold therapies, relaxation exercises, splints and braces, and assistive devices can help. 

Psoriatic arthritis can occur in people who have psoriasis (scaly red and white skin patches). It affects the joints and areas where tissues attach to bone.

The joints most often affected are:

• The outer joints of the fingers or toes.
• Wrists.
• Knees.
• Ankles.
• Lower back.