How many people get psoriatic arthritis?
ANSWER
Up to a third of people with psoriasis also get psoriatic arthritis. It usually affects people between ages 30 and 50, although you can get it at any age. It causes inflammation, mainly in your joints. It can also affect other parts of your body.
From: Symptoms and Signs of Psoriatic Arthritis WebMD Medical Reference
Reviewed by David Zelman on May 03, 2019
SOURCES:
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Disorders: "Roundtable Discussion on Psoriasis, Psoriatic Arthritis, and Rheumatoid Arthritis."
SOURCES:
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Disorders: "Roundtable Discussion on Psoriasis, Psoriatic Arthritis, and Rheumatoid Arthritis."
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