Psoriatic Arthritis: What is Psoriatic Arthritis? Signs, Symptoms, Causes, Risk Factors, and Treatment Options

8. Nail changes

Nail changes

Up to 80% of patients develop various nail changes. These changes include oil spots, beau lines, splinter hemorrhages, cracking of the edges, nail pitting, and other alterations. In most cases, extensive nail involvement is associated with more severe deforming arthritis in the hands.