Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is often thought of as a joint condition, but it can also cause unusual symptoms and changes in the nails. In this video, learn the ways PsA can affect fingernails and toenails, according to Teja Kapoor, MD, Rheumatologist at Columbia University Irving Medical Center.
You can read more here about nail symptoms of PsA and how doctors treat them.
Dr. Kapoor is a Rheumatologist at the Columbia University Irving Medical Center.
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