Classification criteria developed by the Classification Criteria for Psoriatic Arthritis (CASPAR) help standardize diagnosis. These criteria include current psoriasis, personal or family history ...

Most of the time, psoriasis is the first symptom of psoriatic arthritis. It causes silvery-white skin lesions called plaques, which may appear on your scalp, elbows, knees, and lower back. Eventually, ...

Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is a chronic (long-lasting) condition that combines the skin-related symptoms of psoriasis with the joint-related symptoms of arthritis. PsA is an autoimmune disease ...

After a few pain medications didn’t work, he was eventually referred to a rheumatologist who provided a more accurate diagnosis: Psoriatic arthritis, a chronic condition marked by joint pain and skin ...

FRIDAY, April 18, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- It’s taking too long for people with psoriatic arthritis to be diagnosed and treated, a new study argues. Visible signs of psoriatic arthritis appear ...

Many people associate psoriatic arthritis (PsA) with itchy, scaly skin and joint pain, but excess fatigue is also a symptom for at least 50% of people with PsA. Fatigue from PsA might be mild ...

Methods This phase 3b, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multi-centre 52-week trial included patients (≥18 years) diagnosed with PsA and classified by ClASsification criteria for Psoriatic Arthritis ...

Medscape Medical News, February 14, 2025 Joint Location Influences Response to TNF Inhibitor in PsA The resolution of joint swelling with TNF inhibitors in psoriatic arthritis varied by joint ...

An inside look at how this ongoing inflammation causes painful, stiff, and swollen joints.