Psoriatic Arthritis Complications More Likely to be Found in Black Patients

Do you know how sometimes certain medical conditions just aren’t mentioned or talked about enough in the Black community? Like, the “what ifs” or the possibility of “what could go wrong?” Well, psoriatic arthritis is one of those medical conditions that I believe the Black community needs to shed more light on. Psoriatic arthritis complications are found more often in the Black community than one may think and we actually experience more undiagnosed psoriatic arthritis. Psoriatic arthritis can severely damage your joints if left untreated. Psoriatic arthritis in simple terms, is a form of arthritis that comes with a skin rash. It affects some people who have psoriasis. More often than not, most people will develop psoriasis years before ever being diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis.  Symptoms of Psoriatic Arthritis Joint pain, stiffness and swelling(may occur in the spine, leading to the neck, lower back and hips) Inflamed fingers or toes Foot pain Itching Skin rash Eye inflammation  Fatigue/lack of energy Small dents in the nails Factors that may increase your risk of psoriatic arthritis: Having psoriasis (this is the greatest risk factor for developing psoriatic arthritis) Having a family history of psoriatic arthritis Your age RELATED: Which Psoriatic Arthritis Treatment...