More than one million people have developed Psoriatic Arthritis. That list is growing fast. Psoriatic Arthritis can develop slowly or quickly, causing discomfort, pain, and sometimes disability if not treated.

Psoriatic Arthritis can occur when a person is younger, but usually starts sometime after age 30. Psoriatic Arthritis is more likely to develop if a person already has Psoriasis, if family member has Psoriatic Arthritis, if genetics increase their chances of Psoriatic Arthritis, if skin injuries occur, etc.

A patient is considered to have Psoriatic Arthritis when signs of Arthritis and Psoriasis are both present.

Symptoms of Psoriatic Arthritis are generally worse in the early morning. The most common areas with Psoriatic Arthritis include joints in the fingers or toes (can be called sausage toes or sausage fingers when swollen), feet, knees, or ankles.

The best treatment plan for each person should be tailored to their specific needs, and between them and their doctor.