Psoriatic arthritis is a type of arthritis that occurs in 5% to 30% of people who have psoriasis of the skin. Note the psoriasis plaques on the knuckles and the swelling and redness of the DIP joints (the joints closest to the nail).
Psoriatic Arthritis
From Heather Brannon, MD, About.com
Updated November 26, 2007
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