Psoriatic Arthritis
Psoriatic arthritis like most forms of arthritis causes swelling and pain in joints. However the inflammation is accompanied by a silvery scaly rash on the skin. Along with affecting knees, ankles, fingers, toes, tendons and ligaments it has its effect on the back also.
Short facts
- Psoriatic arthritis affects men and women in equal ratio
- It affects people in the age range of 25 to 50
- Up to 30% of people with psoriasis (a skin disease causing rash on elbows, knees and scalp) also get psoriatic arthritis.
Other Types of Arthritis
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