Types Of Psoriatic Arthritis

Psoriatic arthritis is categorized into five types:

• Distal interphalangeal predominant Psoriatic Arthritis

  Distal interphalangeal predominant (DIP) psoriatic arthritis involves primarily the small joints in the fingers and toes closest to the nail. Nail changes are especially frequent with this form of psoriatic arthritis.

• Asymmetric oligoarticular Psoriatic Arthritis

  The asymmetric oligoarticular type of psoriatic arthritis involves different joints on each side of the body. Your joints may appear sore and turn red, though the signs can be generally mild. It affects around 35% of people.

• Symmetric polyarthritis Psoriatic Arthritis

  Symmetric polyarthritis form affects the same joints on each side. The symptoms are similar to those of rheumatoid arthritis.

• Spondylitis Psoriatic Arthritis

  Psoriatic spondylitis is a type of psoriatic arthritis where inflammation affects the spine and causes movement problems in the neck, low back, pelvis, and sacroiliac (SI) joints. This type of PsA may cause joint pain in the arms, legs, hands, and feet.

• Psoriatic Arthritis Mutilans

  Arthritis mutilans is a rare and severe form of arthritis that affects the hands and feet, along with discomfort in the neck and lower back.

Psoriatic arthritis is classified into five types. They are distal interphalangeal predominant, asymmetric oligoarticular, symmetric polyarthritis, spondylitis, and psoriatic arthritis mutilans.