Screen for PsA

One in three people with psoriasis will develop PsA. [1]

Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is a common comorbidity of psoriasis. PsA can lead to permanent damage to bones and joints, especially if untreated. While there is no diagnostic test for PsA, thankfully, validated screening tools exist to help identify signs and symptoms of the disease.

References

1. Mease PJ, Gladman DD, Papp KA, et al. Prevalence of rheumatologist-diagnosed psoriatic arthritis in patients with psoriasis in European/North American dermatology clinics. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2013;69(5):729-35. doi: 10.1016/j.jaad.2013.07.023.

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