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PsA stands for psoriatic arthritis — a type of inflammatory arthritis that affects around 1 in 3 people with psoriasis. It happens when the immune system mistakenly attacks healthy joint tissue, causing inflammation and damage. Common symptoms of PsA include:

- Joint pain, swelling, and stiffness
- Lower back pain
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PsA stands for psoriatic arthritis — a type of inflammatory arthritis that affects around 1 in 3 people with psoriasis. It happens when the immune system mistakenly attacks healthy joint tissue, causing inflammation and damage. Common symptoms of PsA include:

- Joint pain, swelling, and stiffness
- Lower back pain
- Nail changes (like small dents or pitting)
- Fatigue

PsA can develop slowly or quickly, and symptoms range from mild to severe. Interestingly, the severity of your skin symptoms doesn't always match how bad the joint symptoms are — you could have minimal skin flares but significant joint pain, or vice versa.

Early diagnosis is really important, as untreated PsA can lead to permanent joint damage over time. If you're noticing joint pain or stiffness, it's worth bringing it up with your doctor.

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