Prognosis of psoriatic arthritis

Psoriatic arthritis is a type of chronic arthritis that sometimes occurs in people with psoriasis. It is most common in people between the ages of 30 and 50, but can begin as early as childhood. The disease affects men and women equally. Psoriasis is a condition that causes the cells of the immune system to attack normal skin cells. As a result, it causes scaly red and white patches to form that can be itchy and uncomfortable. Some people with psoriasis will also develop psoriatic arthritis (PsA), where the immune system also attacks the joints. Both conditions cause episodes where the symptoms worsen, also known as a flare. Most of the time the symptoms will lessen between flares. This article will look at the outlook for people with PsA, examining how the disease progresses and how it may affect people’s quality of life.