Medically reviewed by Stella Bard, MD Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is a chronic (long-term) condition that includes symptoms of ...

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, ...

In individuals with psoriasis, the immune system malfunctions, causing inflammatory cells to accumulate in the dermis, the middle layer of the skin. This dysfunction also speeds up skin cell ...

PsA causes your immune system to mistakenly ... Effect of fatigue on health-related quality of life and work productivity in psoriatic arthritis: Findings from a real-world survey.

GPP is a severe type of pustular psoriasis, with symptoms related to significant underlying inflammation. While researchers have not identified a single cause of the inflammation that can lead to ...

Psoriasis of the hands and feet, known as palmoplantar psoriasis, is an inflammatory autoimmune disorder that causes scaly, itchy skin patches on the palms and soles. These plaques can crack open and ...

A rheumatologist discusses how her understanding of chronic pain in PsA has evolved—and how it affects her approach to ...

Stress, infections, and corticosteroid withdrawal are known triggers of generalized pustular psoriasis (GPP). However, doctors cannot attribute every GPP flare to a specific cause. Psoriasis is an ...

Psoriasis is an inflammatory skin condition which often manifests as erythematous plaques, a type of red or flat red skin lesions. Researchers are unsure what causes psoriatic arthritis, though there ...

Patanjali Ayurved's research, published in the Journal of Inflammation Research, reveals promising results for their ...