Psoriatic arthritis is a type of arthritis that affects patients with psoriasis – a chronic skin condition that causes red, scaly patches to appear. It can cause constant joint pain, stiffness, swelling, and reduced mobility in different parts of the body, such as the fingers, toes, spine, and hips.
While there is no cure, treatments can help manage symptoms and slow down progression of the disease. Main treatments include medications such as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs), biologics, physical therapy, and surgery, alongside lifestyle modifications such as exercise, diet, and smoking cessation.
