Types of Psoriatic Arthritis
There are five types [6] of psoriatic arthritis;
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symmetric;
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asymmetric;
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psoriatic arthritis with inflammation of the interphalangeal distal joints;
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spondylosis with damage to the vertebrae;
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deforming arthritis, affecting small joints with loss of mobility.
Risk factors [7] for psoriatic arthritis include:
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damage to the skin;
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exposure to ultraviolet radiation;
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streptococcal infection;
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HIV infection;
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some types of medicines;
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emotional stress;
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smoking;
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alcohol addiction;
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hormonal changes.