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Joint complaints in psoriasis patients.

M D Zanolli1, J S Wikle

  • 1Department of Dermatology, Bowman Gray School of Medicine of Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

International Journal of Dermatology
|July 1, 1992
PubMed
Summary

Many psoriasis patients experience joint pain, with a notable percentage diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis. Dermatologists should be aware of these joint complaints when treating skin conditions.

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Area of Science:

  • Rheumatology
  • Dermatology

Background:

  • Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin condition.
  • Joint complaints are common in psoriasis patients, but often underrecognized.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the prevalence of joint complaints and psoriatic arthritis in psoriasis patients.
  • To explore the relationship between skin and joint involvement in psoriatic disease.

Main Methods:

  • A questionnaire was administered to 459 psoriasis patients.
  • Data collected included joint complaints, history of psoriatic arthritis, and skin involvement sites.

Main Results:

  • 17% of patients had a prior psoriatic arthritis diagnosis.
  • Over 53% reported current or past arthralgias (joint pain).
  • More aggressive skin treatments were used in psoriatic arthritis patients.

Conclusions:

  • A significant number of psoriasis patients present with joint issues.
  • Psoriatic arthritis prevalence may be higher than typically recognized by non-dermatologists.

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