Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis Can Occur Together - Quick Facts About Psoriatic Arthritis
Dr. Eugene Conte • June 7, 2018
I’ve spent a great deal of my years of practice studying and treating psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. I have posted a few blogs on here before about different psoriasis topics, and so for the sake of brevity I have listed some quick facts regarding psoriatic arthritis for those who are interested. I have also included links to previous Pine Belt Dermatology blogs on psoriasis below, as the content still remains very relevant.
What you need to know:
- Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis is the most common Immune-Mediated disease in the U.S.
- 30% of the patients with Psoriasis will develop Psoriatic Arthritis.
- The majority of the patients with Psoriatic Arthritis have skin lesions for up to 12 years before the onset of Psoriatic Arthritis.
- Psoriatic Arthritis can develop into a disabling erosive arthropathy in 40-60% of patients, sometimes it can occur within one year of the diagnosis being made.
- It is important to understand that approximately 50% of patients with Psoriatic Arthritis may develop structural joint damage that may become disabling.
If you feel that you may have Psoriasis and or Psoriatic Arthritis contact Dr. Conte at Pine Belt Dermatology for the latest treatments for both of these skin and joint conditions that can go hand and hand. Below are images that may give insight into what to look for in joints that are affected.
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