The topic Arthritic Psoriasis you are seeking is a synonym, or alternative name, or is closely related to the medical condition Psoriatic Arthritis.

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• Psoriatic Arthritis (PsA) is a type of arthritis that affects some individuals who have psoriasis - a condition in which there are red skin patches topped with silvery scales. In some cases,  joint involvement can occur before the skin symptoms are evident
• It is possible for the condition to affect any joints of the body, and this varies based on the type of Psoriatic Arthritis. Sometimes, the organ tissues may also experience inflammation
• Psoriatic Arthritis treatment depends on many factors, which also include the type of condition an individual is affected with. A combination of medications, conservative therapy, and surgery, if required, may be used. The prognosis is generally good when early diagnosis and treatment are provided
• There are five types of Psoriatic Arthritis, and each of them has different effects on the types of body joints affected. These include:
  • Asymmetrical type is usually mild and occurs in different joints on both sides of the body
  • Symmetrical type accounts for 50% of all PsA cases and simultaneously affects both sides of the body
  • Distal interphalangeal dominant type affects joints on the fingers and toes. It may cause nail deformity and sometimes lead to swollen fingers or toes
  • Spondylitis type causes pain and stiffness, particularly in the spine and neck
  • Arthritis Mutilans is the most severe form and affects about 5% of the population with PsA. The damage occurs to small joints in the toes or fingers and may cause the affected body joints/parts to become deformed and decrease functionally

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