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Patient education: Psoriatic arthritis (Beyond the Basics)

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  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Website: UpToDate - patient information
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Psoriatic arthritis causes joint pain and stiffness in people with psoriasis, and often nail and eye problems. Treatment might include weight loss, exercise, heat and physical therapy. Medications can also help.

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psoriasis, joints, arthritis, NSAIDs, glucocorticoid, methotrexate , sulfasalazine, leflunomide

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Rated on: 11/9/2016 3:15:44 PM

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