Psoriatic Arthritis Symptoms
by Beth G. Hodges, MD

Psoriatic arthritis usually occurs to people between the ages of thirty to fifty. The rash usually present first, with areas of dry, scaly red skin, sometimes with almost a silver appearance in places. The rash can appear or feel "raised" when compared to neighboring healthy skin. Dermatologists call this a "plaque." It can occur anywhere, but is often present on extensor surfaces, such as elbows, knees, or ankle joints.

In addition to the rash and the joint arthritis, the eye can also be involved. That can occur as conjunctivitis (inflammation of the white part of the eye) or iritis (inflammation of the colored area outside the pupil.)

Published - October, 2009