Psoriatic Arthritis Rashes: What Do They Look Like?

Some people with psoriatic arthritis may also have psoriasis — a type of skin rash. There are different types of psoriasis skin rashes that affect different parts of the body.

Written by Lauren Smith, MA | Reviewed by Alexandra Schwarz, MD

Updated on May 30, 2024

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If you have psoriatic arthritis and you notice changes to your skin, you may be developing psoriasis. It’s common for people to have both psoriasis (an autoimmune skin condition) and psoriatic arthritis (an autoimmune joint condition).

In this video, learn how to recognize symptoms of psoriasis if you have psoriatic arthritis, according to Teja Kapoor, MD, Rheumatologist at Columbia University Irving Medical Center.

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• Teja Kapoor, MDDr. Kapoor is a Rheumatologist at the Columbia University Irving Medical Center.

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American Academy of Dermatology Association. (n.d.). Psoriasis: signs and symptoms.

American Academy of Dermatology Association. (n.d.). Psoriatic arthritis: diagnosis and treatment.

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American College of Rheumatology. (2023). Psoriatic arthritis.

National Psoriasis Foundation. (2024). Locations and types.

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