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

1. Psoriasis signs and symptoms

Psoriasis signs and symptoms

In 60-80% of cases, psoriasis precedes psoriatic arthritis. Patients may start showing joint involvement a few years after the onset of arthritis. They already have the signs and symptoms of psoriasis. A minority of patients develop arthritis before psoriasis or have both conditions simultaneously. The skin lesions are usually located in the scalp or nails.