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Psoriatic arthritis |
| Overview Symptoms Treatment Prevention |
| Alternative Names: |
| Arthritis - psoriatic |
| Treatment: |
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Treatment of psoriatic arthritis involves medication, patient education, and physical and occupational therapy. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDS) or salicylates are used to reduce the pain and inflammation of the joints. More severe arthritis requires treatment with more powerful drugs called disease modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDS). Occasionally, particularly painful joints may be injected with steroid medications. Psoriasis treatment is usually continued or started. Rarely, surgery to repair or replace damaged joints will be performed. Get rest and exercise. To increase mobility, physical therapy provides exercise programs for specific joints. Heat and cold applications, or hydrotherapy may also be used. |
| Expectations (prognosis): |
| The course of the disease is often mild and affects only a few joints. In those with severe arthritis, treatment is usually very successful in alleviating the pain. |
| Complications: |
| Repeated episodes may occur. |
| Calling your health care provider: |
| Call for an appointment with your health care provider if arthritis symptoms develop along with psoriasis. |
Psoriasis, guttate on the arms and chest |
Psoriasis, guttate on the cheek |
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