[Medical Q&A] What are the treatments for psoriatic arthritis?

[Medical Q&A] What are the treatments for psoriatic arthritis?

Planner: Chinese Medical Association

Reviewer: Ji Chao, Chief Physician, First Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University

(1) General treatment: physical therapy, smoking cessation (strongly recommended), reasonable weight control, massage, low-intensity exercise (such as Tai Chi, yoga, swimming), etc.

(2) Surgical treatment: When joint damage is severe, movement is limited, and function is impaired, please ask an orthopedic surgeon to diagnose and treat and further confirm the surgical plan.

(3) Drug treatment

If it is mild: traditional non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, anti-rheumatic drugs, glucocorticoids, etc. can be used.

If it is moderate to severe: biological agents can be used for treatment, such as TNF-α inhibitors, L-17A inhibitors, L-23 inhibitors, etc. For patients with both psoriasis and arthritis, it is recommended to choose biological agents that can treat skin symptoms and relieve joint damage.

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