Causes of Psoriatic Arthritis
Approximately 40% of patients with psoriasis or psoriatic arthritis have a family history of these disorders in first-degree relatives.
Psoriatic arthritis is associated with an increased frequency of HLA-B7.
Psoriatic arthritis may be triggered by pro-inflammatory cytokines such as Tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-a) and Interleukin IL-1, IL-6, Il-2 and IL-8.
Psoriatic Arthritis is an immunologically mediated disease that has some genetic links, which could at times be triggered by long-term emotional stress.
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Case photo demonstrating psoriatic arthritis
Written & Approved by-
Dr. Rajesh Shah
M.D. (Hom.)