Psoriatic Arthritis at a Glance
- Psoriatic arthritis affects up to 1 million people in the U.S.
- Up to 85% of patients experience skin symptoms before joint symptoms.
- It's important to know your treatment options.
Disease Overview
Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is a chronic inflammatory disease of the joints and skin.
As many as 1 million people in the U.S. suffer from the disease. Psoriatic arthritis
usually develops between the ages of 30 and 50 and affects men and women equally.
Psoriatic Arthritis Symptoms
Symptoms of the disease
include skin lesions (raised red or silvery white patches) and joint pain, stiffness
and swelling most commonly in the following areas:
- Fingers
- Wrists
- Toes
- Knees
- Ankles
- Elbows and shoulder joints
- Joints in lower back
Psoriatic arthritis could lead to further damage to bones and joints, therefore
it is important for you to talk
to a specialist about your symptoms to get the treatment that
is right for you.
HUMIRA and Psoriatic Arthritis
HUMIRA has been proven effective
in fighting the symptoms of psoriatic arthritis. For many people with psoriatic
arthritis, reduction of joint pain, stiffness and swelling, as well as clearer skin, may be possible
with HUMIRA.
HUMIRA is a prescription medicine used alone or with certain other medicines to reduce the signs and symptoms of psoriatic arthritis in adults, may prevent further damage to your bones and joints, and may help your ability to perform daily activities.
Appropriate treatment can help prevent further joint damage. Talk to your doctor about treatment options for psoriatic arthritis.