Psoriatic Arthritis & Knee Pain
Psoriatic arthritis is a type of joint inflammation caused by psoriasis. If the psoriatic arthritis affects the knee, it can cause knee pain.
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Psoriasis
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Psoriasis is a chronic skin and nail disease involving red, scaly rashes and thick, pitted fingernails.
Psoriatic Arthritis
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Psoriatic arthritis may occur in anywhere from 2 to 42 percent of people with psoriasis, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center. People with AIDS or with severe psoriasis are at higher risk of developing psoriatic arthritis.
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Occurrence
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Although psoriatic arthritis is most common in the fingers and toes, it can occur in other joints, including the knee. Most often, psoriatic arthritis will affect only one knee.
Treatment
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According the Oregon Health and Science University, treatment for psoriatic arthritis usually involves treating both the skin condition and the joint inflammation. Possible treatments include anti-inflammatory medications, corticosteroids, light treatment, heat and cold, exercise, physical therapy and dermatology management of the skin rash.
Considerations
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According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, people with psoriatic arthritis often have mild skin symptoms, but the symptoms are more likely to affect the whole body.
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