What Is Left Side Joint Pain?

This is known as asymmetric arthritis.

Psoriatic arthritis, or PsA, is one of those types of arthritis.

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What Is Psoriatic Arthritis?

PsA may also begin in childhood.

PsA can attack many joints or just a few, and this can also change as the disease progresses.

A flare, or flare-up, refers to an increase in symptoms of any disease.

Not exactly, no.

The cause is more often related to immune system dysfunction happening throughout your body.

PsA can also attack your organs.

PsA gene research is ongoing.

Here are some of the most common exacerbating factors and how to cope.

Keeping your skin moisturized withgentle products(scent-free or plant-based natural options free of potential skin irritants).

Other lifestyle factors may also play a role in developing PsA symptoms.

You do, however, have a lot of control over how PsA impacts your everyday life.

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