Great question! Unlike some other autoimmune conditions, psoriatic arthritis (PsA) actually affects men and women equally. It doesn't favor one gender over the other.
That said, there are some differences worth knowing about:
- Males with psoriasis have a slightly higher risk of *developing* PsA than females
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Great question! Unlike some other autoimmune conditions, psoriatic arthritis (PsA) actually affects men and women equally. It doesn't favor one gender over the other.
That said, there are some differences worth knowing about:
- Males with psoriasis have a slightly higher risk of *developing* PsA than females
- Nail psoriasis also increases the risk of developing PsA, regardless of gender
- PsA most commonly develops between ages 30 and 50, though it can occur at any age Where gender differences do show up is in how PsA affects mood. Research shows that women with PsA are significantly more likely to experience depression compared to men with PsA — with over 50% of women with PsA reporting depressive symptoms versus about 30% of men.
If you're noticing any mood changes alongside your psoriasis symptoms, it's always worth bringing that up with your doctor.
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