Psoriatic Arthritis (cont.)
IN THIS ARTICLE
- Psoriatic Arthritis Overview
- Psoriatic Arthritis Causes
- Psoriatic Arthritis Symptoms
- When to Seek Medical Care
- Questions to Ask the Doctor
- Exams and Tests
- Psoriatic Arthritis Treatment
- Self-Care at Home
- Medical Treatment
- Medications
- Surgery
- Other Therapy
- Next Steps
- Follow-up
- Prevention
- Outlook
- Support Groups and Counseling
- For More Information
- Web Links
- Multimedia
- Synonyms and Keywords
- Authors and Editors
- Viewer Comments: Psoriatic Arthritis - Describe Your Experience
Outlook
Psoriatic arthritis tends to alternate between flare-ups and periods of improvement. It leads to joint damage and severe disability in many of the people it affects. Some people may need surgery.
The following factors influence how severe your psoriatic arthritis will be:
- Clinical pattern (see Symptoms)
- Symptoms beginning when you are young
- Severity of skin symptoms
- Female sex
- Family history of arthritis
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