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    Psoriatic Arthritis (adjunctive care)

    Also known as: psoriatic arthritis, psoriasis joints, inflammatory arthritis psoriasis

    Psoriatic arthritis is inflammatory joint disease linked with psoriasis — causing pain, stiffness and, untreated, joint damage. Rheumatology treatment (DMARDs, biologics) protects joints. Chinese medicine treats blood-heat with wind, stasis-damp blockage and yin-deficiency patterns alongside, including for the skin component.

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    Lifestyle & Diet

    • •Rheumatology treatment protects joints — never delay it.
    • •Gentle movement and physiotherapy maintain range.
    • •Skin and nail care; smoking cessation slows disease.
    • •Report eye redness or vision change urgently.

    Cautions & Contraindications

    See sources
    • •Herbal support never replaces DMARD/biologic therapy.[]

    When to reassess or seek care again

    See sources

    Review every 8 weeks with rheumatology: joint scores, skin, medication response.

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    Sources & Further Reading

    Clinical guidance, red flags and safety notes on this page draw on the following current sources alongside the classical references above.

    1. Psoriatic arthritis — NHS
      NHS · 2024
    2. Psoriatic arthritis — MedlinePlus
      National Library of Medicine · 2024
    3. Healthdirect Australia
      Healthdirect Australia · 2024

    Educational reference for licensed practitioners. Not a substitute for individual clinical assessment. Refer to conventional care for any red-flag or undiagnosed presentation.