Psoriatic arthritis is a type of arthritis that influenced some people affected with psoriasis.  Psoriasis is mostly the first one to develop and is later detected with psoriatic arthritis.  However, joint problems can at times begin before the appearance of skin lesions.  The most common symptoms of psoriatic arthritis are inflammation, stiffness and joint pain.  Psoriatic arthritis can affect any part of the body which includes fingertips and spine.  It can vary from moderately mild to severe.  Psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis may flare up alternating with the episode of remission. Continue reading →