That's a great question! DISH (Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis), also known as Forestier's disease, is not currently well-established as a direct comorbidity of psoriasis or psoriatic arthritis (PsA). The available research doesn't provide a strong confirmed link between DISH and psoriasis specifically.
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That's a great question! DISH (Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis), also known as Forestier's disease, is not currently well-established as a direct comorbidity of psoriasis or psoriatic arthritis (PsA). The available research doesn't provide a strong confirmed link between DISH and psoriasis specifically.
However, psoriatic arthritis does share some overlapping features with DISH, which can sometimes make them tricky to distinguish. Both conditions can involve:
- Bone spurs (abnormal bone growths)
- Spinal stiffness
- Inflammation where tendons and ligaments attach to bones (enthesitis)
Enthesitis is actually considered a hallmark feature of PsA, affecting around 1 in 3 people with the condition. Because of these overlapping symptoms, it's really important to work closely with a rheumatologist who can properly differentiate between PsA-related spinal involvement and DISH. PsA can cause spinal inflammation (psoriatic spondylitis) in about 1 in 5 people, and in severe cases, vertebrae can fuse together.
Bringing up any new joint, back, or bone-related symptoms with a doctor is always a good step — especially when living with psoriasis.
August 23
I have DISH in my C spine area and also some in the Lumbar area
5 days ago
I have dish in my neck, and psoriasis artritis back-hip
August 23
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