Screening psoriasis patients for psoriatic arthritis

Studies suggest that 15% of psoriasis patients currently seeing a dermatologist have undiagnosed psoriatic arthritis. Since delayed diagnosis can lead to damaged joints, resulting in possible disability, dermatologists must keep this condition on their radar when visiting with their psoriasis patients. This slideshow breaks down important considerations to keep in mind when evaluating a patient for psoriatic arthritis.

Considerations for diagnosing psoriatic arthritis. (Viktar - stock.adobe.com)