Psoriatic arthritis

Psoriasis is a very common skin disease that causes red, flaky patches on the body, especially on the elbows, knees and scalp. The nails can be affected, too.

10-30% of people suffering from psoriasis may also develop rheumatic complaints. The combination of psoriasis and inflammatory rheumatism is called psoriatic arthritis or artritis psoriatica.

If you have both skin or nail psoriasis and rheumatic complaints, monitoring during an interdisciplinary consultation with a dermatologist and a rheumatologist is advisable. The combination of this expertise is important to detect psoriatic arthritis and choose the best treatment for skin and joints.

When you make an appointment, state clearly that you would like to meet with a dermatologist and a rheumatologist together. You can make this appointment via the Dermatology appointments desk.