Psoriatic Arthritis PsA vs Rheumatoid Arthritis RA | Rheumatologist Dr. Micah Yu

Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA) are both autoimmune diseases that cause joint inflammation, but they have distinct differences.

PsA often occurs in individuals with psoriasis, affecting the skin and sometimes the eyes, and can impact any joint, including the spine and digits.

In contrast, RA typically targets the small joints of the hands and feet, causing symmetrical pain and swelling.

While PsA may involve periods of remission and flare-ups, RA tends to progressively worsen without treatment.

Diagnostically, PsA relies on symptoms, physical exams, and imaging, whereas RA is often confirmed with blood tests for specific antibodies.

Both conditions require tailored treatments to manage inflammation and prevent joint damage.

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[shyla]

Well for me DIPs & PIPs joints afected, strong seropositive RA but no symmetric joints pains or skin disease. please tell me auto immune name

[maqsoombegum]

Start with P and the other start with R made me laugh 😂