Hard to Diagnose & Treat Guide

Sometimes psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis can be hard to diagnose because symptoms can appear like other skin conditions or other forms of arthritis. Other times, depending on location, psoriasis may be hard to treat or it may take time to find an effective treatment for your psoriatic disease.

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  • Symptoms of psoriatic disease in difficult-to-diagnose or treat areas
  • Which health care providers may help you get the correct diagnosis and treatment plan
  • Tips to stay positive

Resource last updated: December 2023

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