• It is indicated for treatment of active psoriatic arthritis. (medscape.com)
  • For instance, in July 2013, Janssen-Cilag International NV (Janssen) announced that the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) of the European Medicines Agency (EMA) adopted a positive opinion recommending the use of STELARA (ustekinumab), alone or in combination with methotrexate, for the treatment of active psoriatic arthritis in adult patients when the response to previous non-biological disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drug (DMARD) therapy has been inadequate. (researchandmarkets.com)
  • By clicking this link, you'll be leaving psoriasis.com and going to a site with information about a prescription treatment option for active psoriatic arthritis. (psoriasis.com)
  • The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of guselkumab treatment in participants with active psoriatic arthritis (PsA) and inadequate response (IR) and/or intolerance to a prior anti-tumor necrosis factor (TNF) by assessing the reduction in signs and symptoms of PsA. (clinicalconnection.com)
  • Additionally, findings from a Phase 2 study evaluating guselkumab in the treatment of patients with active psoriatic arthritis were recently presented at the American College of Rheumatology meeting and a Phase 3 program for this indication is planned. (prnewswire.co.uk)
  • The major risk factor for developing psoriatic arthritis is having a family member with psoriasis. (medicinenet.com)
  • People with psoriasis (Ps) are at risk for developing psoriatic arthritis. (psoriasis.com)
  • Both psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis are autoimmune diseases, which means that they occur when the body attacks healthy tissue. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • MicroRNA signatures were shown to differ between patients with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis and may be able to aid in early detection in patients with psoriasis who might progress to psoriatic arthritis. (medpagetoday.com)
  • Their study, "Identification of circulating microRNA patterns in patients in psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis," was published online in Rheumatology (Oxford) in February 2023. (medpagetoday.com)
  • The approach is an especially important part of treatment recommendations from the Group for Research and Assessment of Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis. (medscape.com)
  • Inflammation is thought to be an underlying cause of both plaque psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. (psoriasis.com)
  • IL-39 is a recently discovered cytokine, and we do not know whether it plays any role in the pathology of psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis,' said Dr. Deodhar. (dermatologytimes.com)
  • NPF does not endorse any specific treatments or medications for psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. (psoriasis.org)
  • Most people develop psoriasis first and are later diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis, but the joint problems can sometimes begin before skin patches appear. (researchandmarkets.com)
  • They could get short-term relief from over-the-counter nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like ibuprofen or naproxen (or their prescription counterparts). (webmd.com)
  • Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) relieve pain and bring down swelling in your joints. (healthline.com)
  • Concomitant treatment with low dose steroids and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs was permitted. (medpagetoday.com)
  • Traditional drug treatments for psoriatic arthritis (PsA) include nonsteroidal antiinflammatory agents (NSAID) and disease modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARD), although the evidence base for their effectiveness is not well established. (bath.ac.uk)
  • Synthetic disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs, including methotrexate, sulfasalazine, and leflunomide, are currently the initial therapy after failure of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and local therapy for active disease. (medscape.com)
  • Optimal care of patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) requires an integrated approach that includes both nonpharmacologic therapies and pharmacologic agents such as nonbiologic and biologic disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs), nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), analgesics, and corticosteroids. (medscape.com)
  • It has been shown to reduce the inflammatory symptoms of psoriatic arthritis. (medscape.com)
  • Also, because a small number of people develop psoriatic arthritis without skin symptoms of psoriasis, it can be difficult to identify everyone who is at risk. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • People with psoriatic arthritis typically develop symptoms about 10 years after they get psoriasis. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Tests for inflammation may help assess whether a person is at risk of psoriatic arthritis, and working to prevent inflammation may help reduce symptoms of the disease. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Psoriatic arthritis shares many symptoms with several other arthritic conditions, such as ankylosing spondylitis , reactive arthritis , and arthritis associated with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis . (medicinenet.com)
  • Some studies show that smoking makes psoriatic arthritis symptoms worse. (mayoclinic.org)
  • Etanercept reduced joint symptoms, improved psoriatic lesions, inhibited radiographic progression, and was well tolerated in patients with PsA. (nih.gov)
  • That's especially important when you have advanced psoriatic arthritis with damaged joints, disabling pain, or other symptoms that make your life more difficult. (webmd.com)
  • Symptoms of psoriatic arthritis tend to come and go. (webmd.com)
  • Joint pain, stiffness, and swelling are the main signs and symptoms of psoriatic arthritis. (researchandmarkets.com)
  • The signs and symptoms of psoriatic arthritis often resemble those of rheumatoid arthritis. (researchandmarkets.com)
  • Psoriatic arthritis and osteoarthritis share some symptoms, but they also have key differences. (healthline.com)
  • What are the symptoms of Psoriatic Arthritis? (nuh.com.sg)
  • There are ways to manage psoriatic arthritis symptoms, including medication and diet and lifestyle modifications. (psoriasis.com)
  • This is the first time an IL-23 blocking drug has been shown to improve signs and symptoms of psoriatic arthritis. (dermatologytimes.com)
  • A new phase two study shows that guselkumab significantly improves signs and symptoms of psoriatic arthritis (PsA), supporting the importance of interleukin (IL)-23 as a therapeutic target in PSA. (dermatologytimes.com)
  • Grade 1B evidence supports improvement in symptoms, physical function, quality of life, and radiographic progression with anti-TNF antagonists (etanercept, infliximab, and adalimumab). (bath.ac.uk)
  • No two patients with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) are dealing with the exact same set and severity of symptoms and issues. (creakyjoints.org)
  • But when it comes to signs your psoriatic arthritis is getting worse, there's one piece of advice all people with PsA should follow: Don't wait to alert your physician about any new or worsening symptoms. (creakyjoints.org)
  • From more frequent flares and fatigue to eye inflammation and nail pitting, here's a look at some common symptoms that may point to psoriatic arthritis progression and your PsA getting worse. (creakyjoints.org)
  • With a condition like psoriatic arthritis that affects many different parts of the body and causes a range of symptoms, there's no one clear test that can tell you and your doctor how you're doing. (creakyjoints.org)
  • Doctors can tell if you have psoriatic arthritis based on your symptoms and family history and by doing an exam. (msdmanuals.com)
  • The researchers found that, after 1 year of treatment, psoriatic arthritis was in remission in 58% of the people with the disease, compared with 44% of the people with rheumatoid arthritis. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Hadlima (adalimumab-bwwd) is a tumor necrosis factor (TNF) blocker indicated for treatment of rheumatoid Arthritis ( RA ), juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA), psoriatic arthritis (PsA), ankylosing spondylitis (AS), adult Crohn's disease (CD), ulcerative colitis (UC), and plaque psoriasis (Ps). (rxlist.com)
  • The recommended dose of Hadlima for adult patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), psoriatic arthritis (PsA), or ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is 40 mg every other week. (rxlist.com)
  • If your psoriatic arthritis is more serious, your doctor will probably prescribe one or more disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs). (webmd.com)
  • If you have severe psoriatic arthritis, or you don't get results from conventional DMARDs, your doctor may prescribe another type of DMARD called a biologic. (webmd.com)
  • In contrast to RA, little is known about the effect of disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDs) on bone structure in PsA. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDs) such as methotrexate are usually used to treat Psoriatic arthritis. (nuh.com.sg)
  • however, until the full action of DMARDs takes effect, anti-inflammatory or analgesic medications may be required as bridging therapy to reduce pain and swelling. (medscape.com)
  • Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are useful for pain control and reduction of inflammation. (nuh.com.sg)
  • In a new meta-analysis (a compilation of results from a number of different research studies), the benefits and side effects of Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs), para. (lu.se)
  • No diet can treat psoriatic arthritis. (mayoclinic.org)
  • There's no single best way to treat psoriatic arthritis at any stage. (webmd.com)
  • How do doctors treat psoriatic arthritis? (msdmanuals.com)
  • The onset of psoriatic arthritis generally occurs in the fourth and fifth decades of life. (medicinenet.com)
  • Skin changes consistent with psoriasis (e.g., red, scaly, and itchy plaques) frequently occur before the onset of psoriatic arthritis but psoriatic arthritis can precede the rash in 15% of affected individuals. (wikipedia.org)
  • The cause of psoriatic arthritis is currently unknown. (medicinenet.com)
  • The importance of infectious agents and other environmental factors in the cause of psoriatic arthritis is being investigated by researchers. (medicinenet.com)
  • Though the exact cause of psoriatic arthritis is unknown, genes, the immune system and environmental factors are all believed to play a role in the onset of the disease. (pharmabiz.com)
  • Accordingly, there are five types of psoriatic arthritis: symmetrical polyarthritis (both sides of the body), asymmetric oligoarticular, spondylitis, distal interphalangeal joints, and arthritis mutilans . (medicinenet.com)
  • As with psoriasis, there are different types of psoriatic arthritis, which can range from mild to moderate to severe and affect many different joints in the body. (sharecare.com)
  • People with psoriatic arthritis develop active inflammation in the joints, as well as markers of inflammation in the blood. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Several other genes have also been found to be more common in people with psoriatic arthritis. (medicinenet.com)
  • Background/Objective The incidence of pain and/or fatigue in people with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is associated with reduced health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and the ability to work, despite modern advanced therapeutic approaches. (bmj.com)
  • Certain changes in the immune system may also be important in the development of psoriatic arthritis. (medicinenet.com)
  • Genetics are thought to be strongly involved in the development of psoriatic arthritis. (wikipedia.org)
  • Etanercept has been shown to improve the articular and cutaneous manifestations of psoriatic arthritis (PsA). (nih.gov)
  • PDE4 has intracellular effects that help modulate the immune responses that lead to the skin and joint manifestations of psoriatic arthritis. (medpagetoday.com)
  • If you have advanced psoriatic arthritis, your doctor may turn to biologics that block other parts of your immune system. (webmd.com)
  • In a study known as PALACE 4, 527 patients who had not previously received disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs or biologics were treated for up to 2 years. (medpagetoday.com)
  • Psoriatic arthritis causes joint pain and inflammation, usually in people who already have psoriasis. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Psoriatic arthritis is a chronic autoimmune disease characterized by a form of inflammation of the skin ( psoriasis ) and joints (inflammatory arthritis ). (medicinenet.com)
  • Psoriatic arthritis is a systemic rheumatic disease that also can cause inflammation in body tissues away from the joints other than the skin, such as in the eyes, heart , lungs , and kidneys. (medicinenet.com)
  • Some spices, like turmeric and ginger, may help control the inflammation associated with psoriatic arthritis. (everydayhealth.com)
  • Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is a form of joint inflammation that is associated with a scaling skin condition called psoriasis. (nuh.com.sg)
  • 2 Vascular imaging studies, including carotid ultrasound and 18F-fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) positron emission tomography (PET/CT), have shown increased atherosclerotic plaques and vascular inflammation in patients with psoriatic disease. (bmj.com)
  • Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is a chronic, immune-mediated inflammatory disease characterised by both joint inflammation and the skin lesions associated with psoriasis. (pharmabiz.com)
  • Treating psoriasis can help reduce the inflammation that sets people up for psoriatic arthritis and other health problems associated with psoriatic disease-such as heart attack, stroke and type 2 diabetes-and alter these risks. (sharecare.com)
  • [ 4 ] Psoriatic arthritis is associated with significant morbidity and mortality, [ 5 ] and its therapy is aimed at alleviating discomfort, controlling skin and joint inflammation, and retarding or preventing radiographic damage and functional impairment. (medscape.com)
  • Psoriatic arthritis can cause swollen, red, and painfully inflamed joints. (medicinenet.com)
  • The type of psoriatic arthritis depends on the distribution of the joints affected. (medicinenet.com)
  • Psoriatic arthritis makes joints painful, tender and stiff. (mayoclinic.org)
  • These slow the progress of psoriatic arthritis and save the joints and other tissues from damage. (mayoclinic.org)
  • Psoriatic arthritis is a disorder of the joints. (epnet.com)
  • Psoriatic arthritis can affect joints on just one side or on both sides of the body. (researchandmarkets.com)
  • Pain, swelling, or stiffness in one or more joints is commonly present in psoriatic arthritis. (wikipedia.org)
  • Psoriatic arthritis is inflammatory, and affected joints are generally red or warm to the touch. (wikipedia.org)
  • In addition to affecting the joints of the hands and wrists, psoriatic arthritis may affect the fingers, nails, and skin. (wikipedia.org)
  • Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is a chronic inflammatory disease with diverse effects on both skin and joints, varied course and long-term impact on patients' lives. (bmj.com)
  • About 30% of people with psoriasis eventually develop psoriatic arthritis . (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • For people who develop psoriatic arthritis, the right treatment can minimize disease activity. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Up to 30 per cent of people with psoriasis are estimated to also develop psoriatic arthritis. (pharmabiz.com)
  • Do Anti-TNF Blockers Increase the Risk of Lung Involvement in Patients with Ankylosing Spondylitis or Psoriatic Arthritis? (elsevierpure.com)
  • Dive into the research topics of 'Do Anti-TNF Blockers Increase the Risk of Lung Involvement in Patients with Ankylosing Spondylitis or Psoriatic Arthritis? (elsevierpure.com)
  • Methods: IA was defined as a diagnosis of rheumatic arthritis (RA), ankylosing spondylitis/unspecified spondyloarthritis (AS/uSpA) or psoriatic arthritis (PsA). (lu.se)
  • The aim of this study was to systemically review the efficacy and safety of inhibitors of interleukin 6 (IL-6): clazakizumab, IL-12/23: ustekinumab, and IL-17A: secukinumab, brodalumab, and ixekizumab in psoriatic arthritis (PsA). (medscape.com)
  • The factors associated with treatment persistence in RA were less distinct but may comprise disease activity and concurrent conventional systemic disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drug (DMARD) treatment. (lu.se)
  • Psoriatic lesions are generally visible, leading to significant emotional and social disabilities for patients. (eurekaselect.com)
  • Health and environmental factors known to be associated with psoriatic arthritis include: Current, or history of, severe psoriasis Disease of the finger/toe nails Obesity Tissue trauma, or deep lesions associated with sites of trauma There is no definitive test to diagnose psoriatic arthritis. (wikipedia.org)
  • To address whether the use of methotrexate (MTX) and biological disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (bDMARDs) impacts bone structure and biomechanical properties in patients with psoriatic arthritis (PsA). (biomedcentral.com)
  • Concomitant MTX and high CRP levels are associated with treatment continuation of anti-TNF therapy in patients with PsA regardless of joint distribution. (bmj.com)
  • Even though some therapies are available for psoriasis treatment, there is still no cure for this skin disorder and psoriatic patients are significantly unsatisfied, as demonstrated by recent worldwide surveys. (eurekaselect.com)
  • This article analyzes current challenges for the antipsoriatic drug development and reviews recent patent applications gathered from 2000 to 2011 for psoriasis treatment. (eurekaselect.com)
  • In this article, learn about treatment and prevention strategies for psoriatic arthritis , as well as the risk factors for developing it. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • No specific treatment can prevent psoriatic arthritis, but the right treatment may lessen the severity of the disease. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • For instance, in January 2019, Sandoz Canada Inc., a division of Novartis AG, announced that Health Canada has approved Erelzi (etanercept), a biosimilar of Enbrel (etanercept), for the treatment of psoriatic arthritis (PsA) in adult patients, making Erelzi the only etanercept biosimilar to have obtained approval for this indication in Canada. (researchandmarkets.com)
  • In case you missed it, here is Bel Marra Health's roundup on osteopenia- decreased bone density-featuring information on what factors contribute to bone loss, natural treatment options, anti-inflammatory diet tips for stronger bones, and how psoriasis affects bone density. (belmarrahealth.com)
  • What is the treatment of Psoriatic Arthritis? (nuh.com.sg)
  • Acitretin is used in the treatment of Psoriasis and belongs to the drug class antipsoriatics . (drugs.com)
  • Rather, AAs require treatment with anti-inflammatory medications. (the-rheumatologist.org)
  • MorphoSys AG, a late-stage, biopharmaceutical company, announced that its licensee Janssen Pharmaceutical K.K. (Janssen) reported that Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) has approved Tremfya (guselkumab) for the treatment of three forms of psoriasis (plaque, pustular, and erythrodermic) and psoriatic arthritis in patients with moderate-to-severe disease for whom other existing treatments have failed. (pharmabiz.com)
  • Moreover, Japan is the first country where Tremfya has also been approved for the treatment of psoriatic arthritis. (pharmabiz.com)
  • More importantly, the risks for other conditions, such as psoriatic arthritis, can be reduced by seeking medical help and getting treatment as early as possible. (sharecare.com)
  • Infliximab to etanercept switch in patients with spondyloarthropathies and psoriatic arthritis: preliminary data. (jrheum.org)
  • OBJECTIVE: To report early experience of switching anti-tumor necrosis factor-a (TNF-alpha) therapy from infliximab to etanercept in patients with spondyloarthropathy (SpA) and psoriatic arthritis (PsA). (jrheum.org)
  • You might need to try different treatments to relieve your psoriatic arthritis pain. (mayoclinic.org)
  • While there's no cure for psoriatic arthritis , there are treatments that can help ease the joint pain, swelling, and stiffness it causes. (webmd.com)
  • Those who have inflammatory arthritis and psoriasis are diagnosed as having psoriatic arthritis . (medicinenet.com)
  • Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is a long-term inflammatory arthritis that occurs in people affected by the autoimmune disease psoriasis. (wikipedia.org)
  • Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is a seronegative spondyloarthropathy characterized by inflammatory arthritis and enthesitis. (unboundmedicine.com)
  • Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is an inflammatory arthritis with no gender preference and has an estimated incidence of 6 per 100,000 per year and a prevalence of 1 to 2 per 1000 in the general population. (medscape.com)
  • M. Elaine Husni, director of the Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Center at Cleveland Clinic, said "Clinicians who treat patients with psoriasis or psoriatic arthritis should be on alert for an association with osteopenia and osteoporosis. (belmarrahealth.com)
  • Thirty percent of patients with psoriasis will develop a type of arthritis called psoriatic arthritis. (sharecare.com)
  • Unlike other diseases, psoriasis does not have a generally accepted animal model, which complicates the successful introduction of new antipsoriatic drugs into clinical phases of development. (eurekaselect.com)
  • Nail pitting often accompanies distal interphalangeal joint involvement and may be essential in differentiating psoriatic arthritis from other diseases. (wikipedia.org)
  • Both psoriasis (PsO) and psoriatic arthritis (PsA) are inflammatory diseases and are immune-mediated. (medpagetoday.com)
  • Ritchlin is co-leading a new research team dedicated to psoriatic spectrum diseases as part of the $64.5 million Autoimmune and Immune-Mediated Diseases Program (AIM) of the Accelerating Medicine Partnership (AMP), a huge public-private partnership involving the National Institutes of Health that is collecting and analyzing troves of biological data in order to better understand the cellular and molecular compositions and interactions that lead to disease. (medscape.com)
  • Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is a chronic inflammatory joint disease that affects some people with psoriasis. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Methods Patients with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) and psoriasis alone (PsC), who had no previous history of cardiovascular disease, chronic kidney disease or diabetes mellitus were recruited. (bmj.com)
  • Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is a chronic disease that can be progressive. (creakyjoints.org)
  • Psoriatic arthritis is a chronic inflammatory disease that affects millions of people in the US. (sharecare.com)
  • Psoriatic arthritis can affect any part of your body, including your fingertips and spine, and can range from relatively mild to severe. (researchandmarkets.com)
  • In severe forms, psoriatic arthritis may progress to arthritis mutilans which on X-ray gives a "pencil-in-cup" appearance. (wikipedia.org)
  • Psoriatic Arthritis vs. Osteoarthritis: What's the Difference? (healthline.com)
  • Psoriatic Arthritis (PsA) vs. Osteoarthritis (OA): Which Is It? (healthline.com)
  • Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) and osteoarthritis (OA) are two of the most common forms of arthritis. (healthline.com)
  • A recent study from Denmark investigated which effect CBD has in hand osteoarthritis and psoriatic arthritis. (lu.se)
  • Diagnosing psoriatic arthritis can be challenging. (sharecare.com)
  • For the skin, there is light therapy, ointments that contain steroids and/or vitamins A and D. For psoriatic arthritis, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications are used initially. (sharecare.com)
  • Diagnosis of PsA can follow the CASPAR criteria , which stands for classification for psoriatic arthritis. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • In some patients, the diagnosis of psoriatic arthritis can be difficult if the arthritis precedes psoriasis by many years. (medicinenet.com)
  • Conversely, it is possible to have psoriasis for over 20 years prior to the development of arthritis, leading to the ultimate diagnosis of psoriatic arthritis. (medicinenet.com)
  • This relationship has been recognized as so significant that it is used as a helpful part of the health history for the doctor to aid in the diagnosis of psoriatic arthritis. (medicinenet.com)
  • Realizing the importance of earlier diagnosis of psoriatic arthritis (PsA) in the quest for preventing joint damage leading to decreased function and permanent structural abnormalities, Dr. Haschka and colleagues looked for specific circulating miRNA signatures that are associated with PsO and PsA to be used as molecular markers. (medpagetoday.com)
  • WASHINGTON - In psoriatic disease, psoriatic arthritis (PsA) remains one of the greatest unmet needs, with the transition from cutaneous psoriasis poorly understood, diagnosis challenging, and therapeutic accomplishments trailing far behind advances for skin disease. (medscape.com)
  • The specific mechanism by which apremilast exerts it therapeutic action in psoriatic arthritis is not well defined. (medscape.com)
  • Some people who can't take other psoriatic arthritis medicines might try apremilast. (mayoclinic.org)
  • Benefits persist through 2 years with apremilast in psoriatic arthritis. (medpagetoday.com)
  • BOSTON -- The phosphodiesterase 4 (PDE4) inhibitor apremilast (Otezla) provided clinically meaningful and sustained improvements in psoriatic arthritis in a phase III study presented here. (medpagetoday.com)
  • Psoriatic arthritis affects each person differently. (webmd.com)
  • Psoriatic arthritis is a form of arthritis that affects some people who have psoriasis - a condition that features red patches of skin topped with silvery scales. (researchandmarkets.com)
  • Psoriatic arthritis affects up to 30% of people with psoriasis and occurs in both children and adults. (wikipedia.org)
  • Psoriatic arthritis is a type of arthritis that affects some people with psoriasis. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Visceral leishmaniasis in a patient with psoriatic arthritis treated with infliximab: reactivation of a latent infection? (cdc.gov)
  • Psoriatic arthritis may remain mild or may progress to more destructive joint disease. (wikipedia.org)
  • Cardiovascular (CV) morbidity and mortality are increased in patients with cutaneous psoriasis alone (PsC), and in those with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) compared with the general population. (bmj.com)
  • Psoriatic arthritis can be diagnosed by a dermatologist or rheumatologist. (psoriasis.com)
  • Watch rheumatologist Dr. Husni lead a discussion about living with psoriatic arthritis. (sharecare.com)
  • Patients (n = 261) with active PsA, starting anti-TNF therapy for the first time in southern Sweden, were included. (bmj.com)
  • Patients were evaluated for response to the change in anti-TNF-alpha therapy at baseline, after 3 months, and then every 6 months. (jrheum.org)
  • 1. Use of any other anti-psoriatic therapy. (who.int)