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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTopicalsOral and Injected DrugsPhototherapyChoosing TreatmentManaging Flare-UpsFrequently Asked QuestionsNext in Psoriasis GuideWhat Is Psoriasis? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Topicals Oral and Injected Drugs Phototherapy Choosing Treatment Managing Flare-Ups Frequently Asked Questions Next in Psoriasis Guide While there is no cure forpsoriasis(an autoimmune skin condition), it is treatable and manageable. Treatment may vary depending on the psoriasis type, but the condition is frequently treated with topical treatments, oral and injected systemic (whole-body) drugs, andphototherapy....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsComparison ChartRosaceaPsoriasisEczema Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Comparison Chart Rosacea Psoriasis Eczema Rosacea, psoriasis, and eczema share some symptoms, such as rashes, bumps, redness, and itching.However, they are different conditions, though it is possible to have more than one of them at the same time. The symptoms may not warrant much attention when they cause minor discomfort. Still,rosacea,psoriasis, andeczematend to be chronic conditions, even if they’re rarely life-threatening....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesMedical FactorsLifestyle/Environment Factors Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Medical Factors Lifestyle/Environment Factors Psoriasis causes are more complex and challenging than you may anticipate. Though it seems like just another skin rash, psoriasis is an autoimmune disease. The red, itchy, scaly plaques of psoriasis are the result of an immune system attack on healthy skin. Medical researchers are still learning why the immune system malfunctions....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsMedication and Immune System EffectsFlu ComplicationsHow to Avoid the FluIf You Get the FluWhen to See a Healthcare ProviderFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Medication and Immune System Effects Flu Complications How to Avoid the Flu If You Get the Flu When to See a Healthcare Provider Frequently Asked Questions Psoriatic arthritisis a chronic autoimmune disease that causes inflammation in the joints....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsDifferential DiagnosisHow to Diagnose PsAAvoiding MisdiagnosisWhen to See a ProviderFrequently Asked QuestionsNext in Psoriatic Arthritis Guide9 Psoriatic Arthritis Complications Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Differential Diagnosis How to Diagnose PsA Avoiding Misdiagnosis When to See a Provider Frequently Asked Questions Next in Psoriatic Arthritis Guide Psoriatic arthritis(PsA) is a type ofpsoriatic diseasethat primarily affects the joints andentheses(areas where bones meet ligaments and tendons) throughout the body....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsAffectsCauses and Risk FactorsAppearanceSymptoms of Psoriatic Arthritis in the FeetStages of PSA in the FeetDiagnosisTreatmentCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Affects Causes and Risk Factors Appearance Symptoms of Psoriatic Arthritis in the Feet Stages of PSA in the Feet Diagnosis Treatment Coping Psoriatic arthritis(PsA) can affect the joints of the feet and ankles, as well as the structures supporting the joint. According to the National Psoriasis Foundation, up to 50% of people living with PsA also experience inflammation where the tendons and ligaments meet the foot bones....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsProgressionLife ExpectancyQuality of Life Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Progression Life Expectancy Quality of Life Psoriatic arthritis(PsA) can significantly affect a person’s life. Prognosis can vary from person to person, but early diagnosis and aggressive treatment can reduce the impact this chronicautoimmune diseasehas on a person’s quality of life. PredragImages / Getty Images Howpsoriatic arthritisprogresses is dependent onthe type of PsAa person has, if the skin is involved, the stage it was in at the time of diagnosis, treatment received, and treatment response....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsEarly PsADisease ProgressionSlowing Down PsA Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Early PsA Disease Progression Slowing Down PsA Psoriatic arthritis(PsA) is a type of inflammatory arthritis that often affects people who already havepsoriasis. PsA will get worse with time and a person can have periods of remission, where they won’t have any symptoms, and periods of flare-ups, where skin and/or joint symptoms are active and progressive....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsInflammationWhat Is Psoriasis?AppearanceEarly SignsTreatmentFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Inflammation What Is Psoriasis? Appearance Early Signs Treatment Frequently Asked Questions Psoriasisis a skin condition that causes skin cells to build up too quickly and form scales and itchy, dry patches. Research reported in the medical journalDrugsfinds up to 40% of people with psoriasis will go on to developpsoriaticarthritis (PsA) within five to 10 years after beingdiagnosed with psoriasis....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWho Collects the Data?What the Data MeansFrequently Asked QuestionsNext in Psoriatic Arthritis GuideWhat Is Psoriatic Arthritis? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Who Collects the Data? What the Data Means Frequently Asked Questions Next in Psoriatic Arthritis Guide The symptoms of psoriatic arthritis include joint pain, feelings of stiffness and redness, swelling, and heat in the tissues around the joints. In most cases, the skin symptoms of psoriasis occur before the joint symptoms of psoriatic arthritis....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prevention Bothpsoriatic arthritis(PSA) andankylosing spondylitis(AS) are types ofspondyloarthritis, inflammatory diseases that affect the hands, feet, back, pelvis, neck, and larger joints. Spondyloarthritic conditions can also affect the skin, eyes, and other organs. The most common form of spondyloarthritis is AS. Both PsA and AS cause joint pain, swelling, and stiffness. PsA primarily affects the hands and feet, and large joints, including the knees and ankles....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prevention Psoriatic arthritis(PsA) andgoutare types ofinflammatory arthritisthat cause pain and swelling of the fingers, toes, knees, ankles, and other joints. While they have some similar symptoms and causes, they are very different conditions and are managed and treated differently. This article will discuss the different symptoms of PsA vs. gout, what causes these conditions, how they are diagnosed and treated, and why PsA might increase your risk for gout....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prevention It is not unusual for people—sometimes even medical professionals—to mistakepsoriatic arthritis(PsA) forsystemic lupus erythematosus(SLE), simply referred to as lupus. These two conditions share many symptoms, includingjoint painand skin symptoms. But they also have many differences and ways to tell them apart. Both of these diseases cause inflammation throughout the body, as well as arthritis (joint pain and swelling)....