Like many autoimmune diseases, psoriatic arthritis (PsA) may progress in stages. Some people experience rapid progression of PsA. Others may maintain mild symptoms for years or decades. It’s tough to predict whether someone will progress quickly or not. However, there are signs to look for that PsA is worsening.
Saakshi Khattri, MD, is a rheumatologist and associate professor at the Department of Rheumatology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City.
References
Krakowski, P., et al. (2018). Psoriatic arthritis - new perspectives. Archives of Medical Science.
National Psoriasis Foundation. 2021. About psoriatic arthritis.
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