Psoriasis Articles A-Z
As this eMedTV article explains, psoriasis treatment usually consists of topical treatment, light therapy, and medicine. In most cases, the correct combination is found through trial and error. This page discusses psoriasis treatment in detail.
In someone with psoriatic arthritis, the joints (and sometimes other areas of the body) become inflamed. This eMedTV page gives an overview of this condition, noting in particular who it affects and how often it occurs, as well as possible symptoms.
As this eMedTV page explains, scientists think that psoriatic arthritis is caused by a combination of factors (such as environmental, genetic, and immune system factors), but they don't know how these possible psoriatic arthritis causes tie together.
This eMedTV Web page describes some tests a doctor may use to make a psoriatic arthritis diagnosis (such as taking a medical history or x-rays), as well as conditions that can share similar symptoms with psoriatic arthritis (such as gout).
Psoriatic Arthritis Information