Psoriasis and arthritis.
The exact association between psoriasis and arthritis remains an enigma. Some investigators consider that the two disorders constitute a disease entity, psoriatic arthritis, while others support the thesis that psoriasis and arthritis are common diseases and occur simultaneously by chance. The author upholds the latter view as viable. To underscore his viewpoint he presents a comprehensive overview of the controversial opinions through an historical perspective as well as reporting on his epidemiologic and clinical findings from large population studies in the Netherlands. Therapeutic regimens for the management of both skin and joint problems are presented.
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Department of Rheumatology, Academisch Zeilkenhuis Leiden, The Netherlands.
D015535:Arthritis, Psoriatic / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000453:epidemiology; D006801:Humans; D009426:Netherlands / Q000453:epidemiology