Psoriatic arthritis
Evidence: Unconfirmed
Names
Description
Psoriatic arthritis
PsA
Psoriatic arthritis is an autoimmune disease marked by the combination of psoriasis and one or more forms of rheumatoid-like arthritis, including anklosing spondylitis, rheumatoid arthritis, and juvenile rheumatoid arthritis.
Patient Groups
Prevalence
US Cases: 190,000 - 800,000 [Ogdie 2015]. This range is based on the meta-analysis provided by Ogdie.
Typical Age of onset
PsA usually occurs between ages 40 through 50, but the disease may also occur in young children and elderly patients.
Symptoms
Swollen fingers and toes
Joint pain
Lower back pain
Stiffness
Swelling in the hands, wrists, elbows, shoulders, knees, ankles, feet, and spine
Fatigue
