Psoriatic arthritis:
There are several treatments which treat symptoms of both psoriatic arthritis and psoriasis. Generally, safest medication has been used firstly in psoriatic arthritis, using aggressive treatment only if the first treatment failed. Physician will suggest the drugs based on type of psoriatic arthritis, its severity and patient’s reaction to prescribed medication.
Some drugs used to treat psoriatic arthritis are listed below:
NSAIDS, corticosteroids, topical treatment, light therapy, DMARDs, biologics, immunosuppressant, TNF-alpha inhibitor etc.
NSAIDs: These drugs reduced pain and inflammation. The most common drugs are aspirin, ibuprofen and naproxen. Side effects are stomach irritation, heart problems, and liver and …show more content…
By measuring the percent of body surface area affected, the severity of psoriasis is determined. He has 15% affection of this disease. So it is sever form of psoriasis and may be extensive with plaques, pustules or erythroderma. 15
Psoriasis has different type but he has plaque psoriasis which is usually seen on the scalp region and nail involvement also present. So physical therapist should examine the skin and plan according the severity of disease. Here, involving area are hands, 15% body surface are of scalp, trunk and limbs. The most common form of psoriasis is chronic plaque type of disease which presents in 80% to 90% of patients. Most commonly, it is found on the elbow, knees, scalp, legs and sacrum. 15
Psoriatic arthritis impact on psychosocial well-being:
It affects all aspects of quality of life and disabilities in daily activities. Due to severity of both diseases, patient’s mental and physical well-being may disturb. In chronic stage, psychological distress can lead to anxiety and depression. Because of psoriasis visibility, patient may feel shame, embarrassment, anger and
There are several treatments which treat symptoms of both psoriatic arthritis and psoriasis. Generally, safest medication has been used firstly in psoriatic arthritis, using aggressive treatment only if the first treatment failed. Physician will suggest the drugs based on type of psoriatic arthritis, its severity and patient’s reaction to prescribed medication.
Some drugs used to treat psoriatic arthritis are listed below:
NSAIDS, corticosteroids, topical treatment, light therapy, DMARDs, biologics, immunosuppressant, TNF-alpha inhibitor etc.
NSAIDs: These drugs reduced pain and inflammation. The most common drugs are aspirin, ibuprofen and naproxen. Side effects are stomach irritation, heart problems, and liver and …show more content…
By measuring the percent of body surface area affected, the severity of psoriasis is determined. He has 15% affection of this disease. So it is sever form of psoriasis and may be extensive with plaques, pustules or erythroderma. 15
Psoriasis has different type but he has plaque psoriasis which is usually seen on the scalp region and nail involvement also present. So physical therapist should examine the skin and plan according the severity of disease. Here, involving area are hands, 15% body surface are of scalp, trunk and limbs. The most common form of psoriasis is chronic plaque type of disease which presents in 80% to 90% of patients. Most commonly, it is found on the elbow, knees, scalp, legs and sacrum. 15
Psoriatic arthritis impact on psychosocial well-being:
It affects all aspects of quality of life and disabilities in daily activities. Due to severity of both diseases, patient’s mental and physical well-being may disturb. In chronic stage, psychological distress can lead to anxiety and depression. Because of psoriasis visibility, patient may feel shame, embarrassment, anger and