Reumatoidalne zapalenie stawów związane z łuszczycą
Zapobieganie i profilaktyka

Łuszczycowe zapalenie stawów (ŁZS) jest przewlekłą, heterogenną chorobą zapalną rozwijającą się u około 30% pacjentów z łuszczycą, prowadzącą do nieodwracalnych uszkodzeń stawów, ścięgien i kręgosłupa. Kluczowe czynniki ryzyka to obecność łuszczycy, rodzinne występowanie ŁZS, zmiany łuszczycowe paznokci, ciężki przebieg choroby oraz nadwaga lub otyłość. Zaleca się coroczne badania przesiewowe z wykorzystaniem kwestionariuszy takich jak PASE, PEST czy ToPAS, aby umożliwić wczesne wykrycie i skierowanie pacjentów do reumatologa. Leczenie biologiczne, w tym inhibitory TNF-alfa, IL-17, IL-12/23 i IL-23 (np. adalimumab), wykazuje większą skuteczność w zapobieganiu progresji ŁZS niż konwencjonalne DMARDs, a także zmniejsza ryzyko uszkodzeń stawów i poprawia funkcję ruchową.

Wprowadzenie do profilaktyki w łuszczycowym zapaleniu stawów

Reumatoidalne zapalenie stawów związane z łuszczycą (łuszczycowe zapalenie stawów, ŁZS) to heterogenna przewlekła choroba zapalna, która rozwija się z czasem u około 30% pacjentów z łuszczycą. Choroba może prowadzić do nieodwracalnych uszkodzeń stawów, ścięgien i kręgosłupa, jeśli nie jest odpowiednio leczona, co podkreśla znaczenie profilaktyki i wczesnej interwencji.12

Obecnie nie istnieje w pełni skuteczna metoda zapobiegania rozwojowi ŁZS. Badacze i klinicyści są jednak zgodni, że wczesna diagnoza i odpowiednie leczenie mogą znacząco wpłynąć na przebieg choroby, opóźniając jej progresję lub zapobiegając uszkodzeniom stawów.34

Czy można zapobiec łuszczycowemu zapaleniu stawów?

Obecnie nie ma potwierdzonej metody, która gwarantowałaby zapobieganie rozwojowi ŁZS. U osób z łuszczycą nie można z całą pewnością przewidzieć, kto rozwinie ŁZS, ani zapewnić w 100% skutecznej strategii prewencyjnej.56

Istnieją jednak coraz liczniejsze dowody naukowe sugerujące, że wczesna interwencja medyczna może opóźnić lub nawet zapobiec rozwojowi ŁZS u osób z łuszczycą. Hipoteza wczesnej interwencji zakłada, że rozwój ŁZS mógłby zostać opóźniony lub nawet powstrzymany, jeśli interwencja farmakologiczna zostanie zastosowana odpowiednio wcześnie.7

Czynniki ryzyka i badania przesiewowe

Identyfikacja czynników ryzyka rozwoju ŁZS jest kluczowa dla wdrożenia działań profilaktycznych. Najważniejsze czynniki ryzyka obejmują:89

  • Występowanie łuszczycy (najsilniejszy czynnik ryzyka)
  • Występowanie ŁZS w rodzinie
  • Zmiany łuszczycowe w obrębie paznokci (silny związek z rozwojem ŁZS)
  • Ciężki przebieg łuszczycy
  • Nadwaga lub otyłość

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Ze względu na duże ryzyko rozwoju ŁZS u pacjentów z łuszczycą, zaleca się regularne badania przesiewowe. Wszyscy pacjenci z łuszczycą powinni być oceniani co najmniej raz w roku pod kątem najwcześniejszych objawów ŁZS.12

W praktyce klinicznej stosuje się kwestionariusze przesiewowe, które pomagają lekarzom pierwszego kontaktu i dermatologom wcześnie zidentyfikować objawy ŁZS, co umożliwia odpowiednio wczesne skierowanie do reumatologa. Do takich kwestionariuszy należą:13

  • Psoriatic Arthritis Screening and Evaluation (PASE)
  • Psoriasis Epidemiology Screening Tool (PEST)
  • Toronto Psoriatic Arthritis Screen (ToPAS)

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Strategie farmakologiczne w profilaktyce ŁZS

Coraz więcej dowodów naukowych wskazuje, że leczenie umiarkowanej do ciężkiej łuszczycy może wiązać się ze zmniejszonym ryzykiem progresji do klinicznie jawnego ŁZS.15

Leki biologiczne

Nowsze badania sugerują, że leki biologiczne mogą mieć większy potencjał w zapobieganiu rozwojowi ŁZS u pacjentów z łuszczycą niż konwencjonalne leki modyfikujące przebieg choroby.1617

W badaniu z Indii wykazano, że pacjenci z łuszczycą leczeni lekami biologicznymi mieli statystycznie i klinicznie istotnie niższe ryzyko rozwoju ŁZS. Wyniki sugerują rozważenie leczenia biologicznego u pacjentów ze znaczącymi czynnikami ryzyka ŁZS na wcześniejszych etapach terapii.1819

Leki biologiczne o udowodnionej skuteczności w łuszczycy i ŁZS obejmują:20

  • Inhibitory TNF-alfa
  • Inhibitory IL-17
  • Inhibitory IL-12/23
  • Inhibitory IL-23

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Przykładem jest preparat Humira (adalimumab), który nie tylko łagodzi objawy ŁZS, ale może również zapobiegać dalszym uszkodzeniom kości i stawów oraz poprawiać zdolność wykonywania codziennych czynności.22

Leki konwencjonalne i inne terapie

Metotreksat i inne konwencjonalne leki modyfikujące przebieg choroby (DMARDs) są również stosowane w leczeniu łuszczycy i ŁZS, choć nowsze badania sugerują, że leki biologiczne mogą być skuteczniejsze w zapobieganiu rozwojowi ŁZS.2324

Interesujące jest, że w niektórych badaniach stwierdzono niższe ryzyko rozwoju ŁZS u pacjentów otrzymujących terapię miejscową w porównaniu z fototerapią. Wyniki te podkreślają rolę nasilenia łuszczycy jako czynnika ryzyka ŁZS.25

Strategie niefarmakologiczne w profilaktyce ŁZS

Poza interwencjami farmakologicznymi, istnieją również strategie niefarmakologiczne, które mogą pomóc w zmniejszeniu ryzyka rozwoju ŁZS lub łagodzeniu jego objawów.26

Utrzymanie prawidłowej masy ciała

Utrzymanie zdrowej masy ciała jest istotnym elementem profilaktyki ŁZS. Badania wykazały, że nadwaga i otyłość są związane ze zwiększonym ryzykiem rozwoju ŁZS u osób z łuszczycą.27

U osób z nadwagą lub otyłością utrata 10% masy ciała działa jak dodatkowa terapia, zwiększając odpowiedź na leki. Redukcja masy ciała może pomóc zmniejszyć ogólnoustrojowe zapalenie i odciążyć stawy.2829

Regularna aktywność fizyczna

Regularne ćwiczenia fizyczne mogą pomóc w utrzymaniu zdrowej masy ciała i zmniejszeniu stanu zapalnego. Badania sugerują, że aktywność fizyczna może obniżyć markery zapalne w organizmie.3031

Zalecane są ćwiczenia o niskim obciążeniu, bez obciążania stawów, takie jak:3233

  • Chodzenie
  • Pływanie
  • Jazda na rowerze

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Terapeuci zawodowi mogą dostosować ćwiczenia wzmacniające do potrzeb, anatomii i stylu życia pacjenta.35

Dieta przeciwzapalna

Przestrzeganie diety przeciwzapalnej może pomóc obniżyć stan zapalny w organizmie. Jednym z najlepiej zbadanych planów diety przeciwzapalnej jest dieta śródziemnomorska.36

U osób z łuszczycą występuje zwiększone prawdopodobieństwo wrażliwości na gluten lub celiakii. W takim przypadku unikanie glutenu może zmniejszyć objawy łuszczycy i ogólnoustrojowy stan zapalny.37

Zarządzanie stresem

Życie z przewlekłą chorobą, taką jak łuszczyca lub ŁZS, może być stresujące. Wiele osób z łuszczycą lub ŁZS obserwuje, że okresy intensywnego stresu mogą wywoływać objawy.38

Sposoby na zarządzanie stresem mogą obejmować:39

  • Robienie przerw od aktywności lub rzeczy, które powodują stres, takich jak media społecznościowe lub ciągłe śledzenie wiadomości
  • Techniki relaksacyjne i medytacyjne
  • Regularne ćwiczenia
  • Zapewnienie odpowiedniej ilości snu

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Unikanie czynników wyzwalających

Identyfikacja i unikanie czynników wyzwalających jest istotnym elementem profilaktyki ŁZS. Najczęstsze czynniki wyzwalające zaostrzenia obejmują:4142

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Prowadzenie dziennika objawów wraz ze szczegółami dotyczącymi diety, ćwiczeń, stresu i snu może pomóc w identyfikacji osobistych czynników wyzwalających.4546

Ochrona stawów

Pacjenci z łuszczycą powinni unikać angażowania się w czynności, które mogą powodować urazy stawów.47

Ochrona stawów, w tym stosowanie szyn, ortez i innych podpór, może być pomocna. Zawsze należy nosić odpowiedni sprzęt ochronny podczas aktywności, które mogłyby uszkodzić stawy.4849

Profilaktyka sercowo-naczyniowa w ŁZS

Pacjenci z ŁZS mają zwiększone ryzyko chorób sercowo-naczyniowych. Profilaktyka obejmuje monitorowanie:50

  • Masy ciała (BMI ≥ 25 kg/m² wskazuje na potrzebę badań przesiewowych w kierunku cukrzycy średnio co 3 lata)
  • Ciśnienia krwi (po 40. roku życia badania przesiewowe co 3-5 lat, przy wysokim ryzyku nadciśnienia co rok)
  • Poziomu lipidów (cholesterol, trójglicerydy)
  • Hemoglobiny
  • Obwodu brzucha

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Kluczową interwencją powinno być przede wszystkim zmniejszenie stanu zapalnego poprzez dostępne terapie, w tym leki biologiczne i konwencjonalne leki modyfikujące przebieg choroby.52

Odpowiednia aktywność fizyczna, zdrowy styl życia oraz regulacja lipidów we krwi (np. za pomocą statyn) są również istotnymi elementami profilaktyki sercowo-naczyniowej.53

Znaczenie wczesnej diagnostyki i leczenia

Wczesna diagnoza i leczenie są kluczowe w ŁZS. Im wcześniej rozpocznie się leczenie, tym większe prawdopodobieństwo zapobieżenia poważnym uszkodzeniom w przyszłości.5455

Badania wykazują, że osoby, u których rozwinęło się ŁZS i które mają dostęp do leczenia reumatologicznego w ciągu sześciu miesięcy, doznają mniejszych uszkodzeń i niepełnosprawności.56

Strategia „leczenia do celu” (treat-to-target) jest podejściem stosowanym w leczeniu ŁZS, które polega na dostosowywaniu leków w celu osiągnięcia określonego celu terapeutycznego. Podejście to może wymagać częstych wizyt lekarskich i wielu zmian w schemacie leczenia.57

Przyszłość profilaktyki ŁZS

Badacze podkreślają potrzebę prospektywnych badań obserwacyjnych i interwencyjnych, aby lepiej zrozumieć możliwości modyfikacji przejścia od łuszczycy do ŁZS oraz opóźnienia lub zapobiegania wystąpieniu ŁZS.5859

Badania te powinny uwzględniać precyzyjną stratyfikację czynników ryzyka i ich wpływ czasowy na rozwój ŁZS, aby wyjaśnić, czy leki biologiczne rzeczywiście zapobiegają przejściu do klinicznego ŁZS.60

Strategia „leczenia do celu” w zapobieganiu rozwojowi ŁZS jest warta dalszych badań.61

Podsumowanie zaleceń profilaktycznych

Chociaż nie ma gwarantowanego sposobu zapobiegania ŁZS, istnieje wiele strategii, które mogą pomóc zmniejszyć ryzyko rozwoju choroby lub łagodzić jej objawy:6263

  • Regularne badania przesiewowe u pacjentów z łuszczycą
  • Wczesna diagnoza i leczenie
  • Leczenie biologiczne u pacjentów z istotnymi czynnikami ryzyka
  • Utrzymanie zdrowej masy ciała
  • Regularna aktywność fizyczna o niskim obciążeniu
  • Przestrzeganie diety przeciwzapalnej
  • Zarządzanie stresem
  • Unikanie czynników wyzwalających
  • Ochrona stawów i unikanie urazów
  • Rzucenie palenia
  • Ograniczenie spożycia alkoholu
  • Regularne wizyty kontrolne u reumatologa i lekarza pierwszego kontaktu

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Wdrożenie tych strategii profilaktycznych może pomóc pacjentom z łuszczycą zmniejszyć ryzyko rozwoju ŁZS lub, w przypadku pacjentów już zdiagnozowanych z ŁZS, zmniejszyć częstość i nasilenie zaostrzeń oraz zapobiec uszkodzeniom stawów.6768

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    https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/11/3850
    Psoriatic arthritis is a heterogenous chronic inflammatory disease that develops over time in some patients with psoriasis. […] Therefore, screening for risk factors and the early signs of arthritis is highly important and recommended. […] Early intervention is based on the assumption that it is possible to prevent or delay psoriatic arthritis if systemic treatment for psoriasis can be administered early enough. […] The early intervention hypothesis implies that psoriatic arthritis development could be delayed or even prevented if pharmacological intervention is applied at an early window of opportunity. […] Early systemic treatment may have a significant positive impact on the long-term outcomes of psoriasis by delaying or preventing joint involvement. […] A treat-to-target strategy for preventing PsA development is worth further study.
  • #2 Prevention of Psoriatic Arthritis: The Need for Prospective Studies – PubMed
    https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38796274/
    Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is a systemic chronic inflammatory disease that develops in up to 30% of patients with psoriasis. Mixed data variably support the potential ability to „prevent” and/or delay PsA through use of systemic therapies in psoriasis patients. […] Thus, the authors believe prospective observational and interventional studies are crucial to understanding our ability to truly modify the transition from psoriasis to psoriatic arthritis and delay or prevent PsA onset.
  • #3 Psoriatic arthritis prevention: Tips and management
    https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/326883
    Psoriatic arthritis causes joint pain and inflammation, usually in people who already have psoriasis. It is impossible to predict who will get psoriatic arthritis, however, and there is no surefire strategy for preventing it. […] Preventive strategies for psoriasis focus on identifying triggers and treating symptoms early. Doing so may prevent psoriasis from transitioning to psoriatic arthritis. […] There is currently no way to prevent psoriatic arthritis. Doctors do not know how to prevent psoriatic arthritis. Currently, no treatment can guarantee that a person with psoriasis will not develop this form of arthritis. […] More research could, one day, answer these questions. For now, controlling the symptoms of psoriasis before it progresses into arthritis may help reduce the severity of both diseases.
  • #4 Psoriatic Arthritis: Development, Detection and Prevention: A Scoping Review
    https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/11/3850
    Psoriatic arthritis is a heterogenous chronic inflammatory disease that develops over time in some patients with psoriasis. […] Therefore, screening for risk factors and the early signs of arthritis is highly important and recommended. […] Early intervention is based on the assumption that it is possible to prevent or delay psoriatic arthritis if systemic treatment for psoriasis can be administered early enough. […] The early intervention hypothesis implies that psoriatic arthritis development could be delayed or even prevented if pharmacological intervention is applied at an early window of opportunity. […] Early systemic treatment may have a significant positive impact on the long-term outcomes of psoriasis by delaying or preventing joint involvement. […] A treat-to-target strategy for preventing PsA development is worth further study.
  • #5 Psoriatic arthritis prevention: Tips and management
    https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/326883
    Psoriatic arthritis causes joint pain and inflammation, usually in people who already have psoriasis. It is impossible to predict who will get psoriatic arthritis, however, and there is no surefire strategy for preventing it. […] Preventive strategies for psoriasis focus on identifying triggers and treating symptoms early. Doing so may prevent psoriasis from transitioning to psoriatic arthritis. […] There is currently no way to prevent psoriatic arthritis. Doctors do not know how to prevent psoriatic arthritis. Currently, no treatment can guarantee that a person with psoriasis will not develop this form of arthritis. […] More research could, one day, answer these questions. For now, controlling the symptoms of psoriasis before it progresses into arthritis may help reduce the severity of both diseases.
  • #6 Psoriatic Arthritis: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Stages, Treatment, Medications, Prognosis, Complications, Prevention
    https://www.medicinenet.com/psoriatic_arthritis/article.htm
    Is it possible to prevent psoriatic arthritis? […] There is no method for the prevention of psoriatic arthritis. It is best to treat the skin optimally. Treatments that control the disease, in a sense, prevent recurrence of the arthritis. Because when they are discontinued, the inflammatory joint disease typically recurs.
  • #7 Psoriatic Arthritis: Development, Detection and Prevention: A Scoping Review
    https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/11/3850
    Psoriatic arthritis is a heterogenous chronic inflammatory disease that develops over time in some patients with psoriasis. […] Therefore, screening for risk factors and the early signs of arthritis is highly important and recommended. […] Early intervention is based on the assumption that it is possible to prevent or delay psoriatic arthritis if systemic treatment for psoriasis can be administered early enough. […] The early intervention hypothesis implies that psoriatic arthritis development could be delayed or even prevented if pharmacological intervention is applied at an early window of opportunity. […] Early systemic treatment may have a significant positive impact on the long-term outcomes of psoriasis by delaying or preventing joint involvement. […] A treat-to-target strategy for preventing PsA development is worth further study.
  • #8 Azthena logo with the word Azthena
    https://www.news-medical.net/health/Psoriatic-Arthritis-Prevention.aspx
    Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is a painful joint condition that complicates the relapsing chronic skin disease psoriasis. It is recommended that all psoriasis patients be evaluated at least once a year to detect the earliest signs of PsA. […] Early assessment might enable the patient to take preventive action against the deterioration of joint structure and function. […] The presence of psoriasis is by far the highest risk factor for PsA, though in a few people the arthritis precedes the skin condition. […] A family history of PsA in first-degree relatives such as parents or siblings increases the risk of PsA in individuals with psoriasis. […] Patients with psoriasis should probably take care not to engage in activities which could cause joint trauma, such as carpentry. […] People with psoriasis should adopt as many of the following tips as possible to avoid the development of joint damage due to PsA. […] Going in for testing at least once a year so that early signs and symptoms can be identified early and PsA progression may be slowed. This is crucial because the condition can sometimes worsen very quickly and very seriously, causing extensive joint damage either spontaneously or after an injury.
  • #9 Can You Prevent Psoriatic Arthritis If You Have Psoriasis?
    https://www.healthline.com/health/psoriasis/reduce-psoriatic-arthritis-risk
    Theres a strong link between nail changes and the development of PsA. Nail psoriasis is thought to be a more aggressive condition, and people with psoriasis who experience nail changes are more likely to develop PsA than those who do not. […] Several medications and treatments are available for managing psoriasis. […] When youre living with a chronic condition like psoriasis, its important to schedule regular checkups. […] Theres no guaranteed way to prevent the condition. But taking steps to help reduce inflammation in your body can help manage skin symptoms and prevent joint damage.
  • #10 Azthena logo with the word Azthena
    https://www.news-medical.net/health/Psoriatic-Arthritis-Prevention.aspx
    Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is a painful joint condition that complicates the relapsing chronic skin disease psoriasis. It is recommended that all psoriasis patients be evaluated at least once a year to detect the earliest signs of PsA. […] Early assessment might enable the patient to take preventive action against the deterioration of joint structure and function. […] The presence of psoriasis is by far the highest risk factor for PsA, though in a few people the arthritis precedes the skin condition. […] A family history of PsA in first-degree relatives such as parents or siblings increases the risk of PsA in individuals with psoriasis. […] Patients with psoriasis should probably take care not to engage in activities which could cause joint trauma, such as carpentry. […] People with psoriasis should adopt as many of the following tips as possible to avoid the development of joint damage due to PsA. […] Going in for testing at least once a year so that early signs and symptoms can be identified early and PsA progression may be slowed. This is crucial because the condition can sometimes worsen very quickly and very seriously, causing extensive joint damage either spontaneously or after an injury.
  • #11 Can You Prevent Psoriatic Arthritis If You Have Psoriasis?
    https://www.healthline.com/health/psoriasis/reduce-psoriatic-arthritis-risk
    Theres a strong link between nail changes and the development of PsA. Nail psoriasis is thought to be a more aggressive condition, and people with psoriasis who experience nail changes are more likely to develop PsA than those who do not. […] Several medications and treatments are available for managing psoriasis. […] When youre living with a chronic condition like psoriasis, its important to schedule regular checkups. […] Theres no guaranteed way to prevent the condition. But taking steps to help reduce inflammation in your body can help manage skin symptoms and prevent joint damage.
  • #12 Azthena logo with the word Azthena
    https://www.news-medical.net/health/Psoriatic-Arthritis-Prevention.aspx
    Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is a painful joint condition that complicates the relapsing chronic skin disease psoriasis. It is recommended that all psoriasis patients be evaluated at least once a year to detect the earliest signs of PsA. […] Early assessment might enable the patient to take preventive action against the deterioration of joint structure and function. […] The presence of psoriasis is by far the highest risk factor for PsA, though in a few people the arthritis precedes the skin condition. […] A family history of PsA in first-degree relatives such as parents or siblings increases the risk of PsA in individuals with psoriasis. […] Patients with psoriasis should probably take care not to engage in activities which could cause joint trauma, such as carpentry. […] People with psoriasis should adopt as many of the following tips as possible to avoid the development of joint damage due to PsA. […] Going in for testing at least once a year so that early signs and symptoms can be identified early and PsA progression may be slowed. This is crucial because the condition can sometimes worsen very quickly and very seriously, causing extensive joint damage either spontaneously or after an injury.
  • #13 Psoriatic Arthritis
    https://www.clevelandclinicmeded.com/medicalpubs/diseasemanagement/rheumatology/psoriatic-arthritis/
    Psoriatic skin disease usually precedes the joint symptoms. Because most patients with psoriasis are initially seen by an internist or dermatologist, screening questionnaires can help them identify PsA symptoms earlier, prompting appropriate early referral to a rheumatologist. Questionnaires in clinical use include the Psoriatic Arthritis Screening and Evaluation (PASE), Psoriasis Epidemiology Screening Tool (PEST), and Toronto Psoriatic Arthritis Screen (ToPAS). […] Early diagnosis and treatment can relieve pain and inflammation, which may achieve disease remission and prevent progressive joint involvement and damage.
  • #14 Psoriatic Arthritis
    https://www.clevelandclinicmeded.com/medicalpubs/diseasemanagement/rheumatology/psoriatic-arthritis/
    Psoriatic skin disease usually precedes the joint symptoms. Because most patients with psoriasis are initially seen by an internist or dermatologist, screening questionnaires can help them identify PsA symptoms earlier, prompting appropriate early referral to a rheumatologist. Questionnaires in clinical use include the Psoriatic Arthritis Screening and Evaluation (PASE), Psoriasis Epidemiology Screening Tool (PEST), and Toronto Psoriatic Arthritis Screen (ToPAS). […] Early diagnosis and treatment can relieve pain and inflammation, which may achieve disease remission and prevent progressive joint involvement and damage.
  • #15 Reducing the risk of developing psoriatic arthritis | PTT
    https://www.dovepress.com/reducing-the-risk-of-developing-psoriatic-arthritis-in-patients-with-p-peer-reviewed-fulltext-article-PTT
    Both conventional Disease Modifying Anti Rheumatic Drug (DMARDs) such as methotrexate and targeted synthetic agents such as PDE4 inhibitors as well as biologics, including TNF alpha, IL-17, IL-12/23 and IL-23 inhibitors, show clear efficacy in reducing the signs and symptoms of both psoriasis and PsA. Assuming shared pathogenetic pathways, it is thus biologically plausible that treatment of moderate to severe psoriasis to be associated with reduced progression to clinically overt PsA. […] Studies investigating the hypothesis that treatment of moderate to severe psoriasis prevent psoriatic arthritis are summarized in Table 2. Savage et al found that subclinical enthesopathy in patients with moderate-to-severe psoriasis regressed with the use of ustekinumab. […] The Interception in Very Early PsA (IVEPSA) study is a single-arm prospective open-label study assessing the effects of secukinumab on the inflammatory and structural changes in the peripheral joints of patients with psoriasis and arthralgia (but not PsA).
  • #16
    https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40744-024-00680-3
    Biologic therapies are licensed for both psoriasis (PsO) and psoriatic arthritis (PsA) with some electronic medical record data suggest that IL (Interleukin)-23 blockers might be more protective in PsA prevention than TNF blockers; however, the findings have been inconsistent. […] To clarify these unresolved issues we investigated biologic agents, methotrexate, phototherapy, and topical therapy for PsA prevention in patients with psoriasis. […] Biological agents are more effective than methotrexate in reducing incident PsA in patients with psoriasis. […] This lower rate of PsA on topical therapy compared to phototherapy supports the importance of psoriasis severity as a risk factor. […] Biological agents significantly reduce the risk of developing PsA in patients with psoriasis compared to methotrexate, with no significant difference observed between different biologics. […] Topical therapy linked to lower PsA development than phototherapy, highlighting role of psoriasis severity.
  • #17 Biologic Treatment Effective in Psoriatic Arthritis Prevention
    https://www.hcplive.com/view/biologic-psoriatic-arthritis-prevention
    Investigators found that patients who were not treated with biologic medications were at a significantly increased risk of developing psoriatic arthritis. […] A recent case study from India found that patients with psoriasis who received biologic medications had statistically and clinically significant lower risk of developing psoriatic arthritis. […] The results suggested considering treatment with biologic medications in patients with significant risk factors for prostatic arthritis at earlier stages of treatment. […] Rosenthal and colleagues also mentioned that up to 30% of patients suffering from psoriasis would eventually develop psoriatic arthritis in a meantime of 10 years. […] The recent study suggested that biologic therapies might delay the risk of developing psoriatic arthritis.
  • #18 Biologic Treatment Effective in Psoriatic Arthritis Prevention
    https://www.hcplive.com/view/biologic-psoriatic-arthritis-prevention
    Investigators found that patients who were not treated with biologic medications were at a significantly increased risk of developing psoriatic arthritis. […] A recent case study from India found that patients with psoriasis who received biologic medications had statistically and clinically significant lower risk of developing psoriatic arthritis. […] The results suggested considering treatment with biologic medications in patients with significant risk factors for prostatic arthritis at earlier stages of treatment. […] Rosenthal and colleagues also mentioned that up to 30% of patients suffering from psoriasis would eventually develop psoriatic arthritis in a meantime of 10 years. […] The recent study suggested that biologic therapies might delay the risk of developing psoriatic arthritis.
  • #19 Biologic Treatment Effective in Psoriatic Arthritis Prevention
    https://www.hcplive.com/view/biologic-psoriatic-arthritis-prevention
    The results of the present study show a statistically and clinically significant lower risk for developing PsA among patients receiving biologic medications for psoriasis treatment, the team wrote. These results may support initiation of treatment with biologic medications at an earlier stage in patients that present with significant risk factors for PsA.
  • #20 Reducing the risk of developing psoriatic arthritis | PTT
    https://www.dovepress.com/reducing-the-risk-of-developing-psoriatic-arthritis-in-patients-with-p-peer-reviewed-fulltext-article-PTT
    Both conventional Disease Modifying Anti Rheumatic Drug (DMARDs) such as methotrexate and targeted synthetic agents such as PDE4 inhibitors as well as biologics, including TNF alpha, IL-17, IL-12/23 and IL-23 inhibitors, show clear efficacy in reducing the signs and symptoms of both psoriasis and PsA. Assuming shared pathogenetic pathways, it is thus biologically plausible that treatment of moderate to severe psoriasis to be associated with reduced progression to clinically overt PsA. […] Studies investigating the hypothesis that treatment of moderate to severe psoriasis prevent psoriatic arthritis are summarized in Table 2. Savage et al found that subclinical enthesopathy in patients with moderate-to-severe psoriasis regressed with the use of ustekinumab. […] The Interception in Very Early PsA (IVEPSA) study is a single-arm prospective open-label study assessing the effects of secukinumab on the inflammatory and structural changes in the peripheral joints of patients with psoriasis and arthralgia (but not PsA).
  • #21 Reducing the risk of developing psoriatic arthritis | PTT
    https://www.dovepress.com/reducing-the-risk-of-developing-psoriatic-arthritis-in-patients-with-p-peer-reviewed-fulltext-article-PTT
    Both conventional Disease Modifying Anti Rheumatic Drug (DMARDs) such as methotrexate and targeted synthetic agents such as PDE4 inhibitors as well as biologics, including TNF alpha, IL-17, IL-12/23 and IL-23 inhibitors, show clear efficacy in reducing the signs and symptoms of both psoriasis and PsA. Assuming shared pathogenetic pathways, it is thus biologically plausible that treatment of moderate to severe psoriasis to be associated with reduced progression to clinically overt PsA. […] Studies investigating the hypothesis that treatment of moderate to severe psoriasis prevent psoriatic arthritis are summarized in Table 2. Savage et al found that subclinical enthesopathy in patients with moderate-to-severe psoriasis regressed with the use of ustekinumab. […] The Interception in Very Early PsA (IVEPSA) study is a single-arm prospective open-label study assessing the effects of secukinumab on the inflammatory and structural changes in the peripheral joints of patients with psoriasis and arthralgia (but not PsA).
  • #22 HUMIRA® (adalimumab) for Psoriatic Arthritis
    https://www.humira.com/psoriatic-arthritis
    HUMIRA is a prescription medicine used alone or with certain other medicines to reduce the signs and symptoms of psoriatic arthritis (PsA) in adults, may prevent further damage to your bones and joints, and may help your ability to perform daily activities. […] HUMIRA may prevent further damage to your bones and joints and may help your ability to perform daily activities. […] You should continue taking HUMIRA as directed by your doctor. Remember, HUMIRA is a treatment, not a cure. Your doctor can tell you if and when you should stop taking HUMIRA.
  • #23
    https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40744-024-00680-3
    Biologic therapies are licensed for both psoriasis (PsO) and psoriatic arthritis (PsA) with some electronic medical record data suggest that IL (Interleukin)-23 blockers might be more protective in PsA prevention than TNF blockers; however, the findings have been inconsistent. […] To clarify these unresolved issues we investigated biologic agents, methotrexate, phototherapy, and topical therapy for PsA prevention in patients with psoriasis. […] Biological agents are more effective than methotrexate in reducing incident PsA in patients with psoriasis. […] This lower rate of PsA on topical therapy compared to phototherapy supports the importance of psoriasis severity as a risk factor. […] Biological agents significantly reduce the risk of developing PsA in patients with psoriasis compared to methotrexate, with no significant difference observed between different biologics. […] Topical therapy linked to lower PsA development than phototherapy, highlighting role of psoriasis severity.
  • #24
    https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40744-024-00680-3
    In this study, we found that biological agents demonstrated a significantly higher potential in preventing the onset of PsA in patients with psoriasis, compared to methotrexate. […] However, when we compared the outcomes of topical and biological therapies, patients receiving topical therapy exhibited a lower risk of developing PsA. […] These findings collectively support the notion that severe psoriasis is a significant risk factor for PsA. […] The protective effect of biological agents in preventing PsA can be attributed to the increasingly recognized shared immune-pathological mechanisms between the skin and the enthesis. […] Our study provides evidence that biological agents are more effective in preventing PsA in patients with psoriasis than methotrexate. […] Further research is needed to confirm these findings and to identify the most effective and cost-effective strategies for preventing PsA in patients with psoriasis.
  • #25
    https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40744-024-00680-3
    Biologic therapies are licensed for both psoriasis (PsO) and psoriatic arthritis (PsA) with some electronic medical record data suggest that IL (Interleukin)-23 blockers might be more protective in PsA prevention than TNF blockers; however, the findings have been inconsistent. […] To clarify these unresolved issues we investigated biologic agents, methotrexate, phototherapy, and topical therapy for PsA prevention in patients with psoriasis. […] Biological agents are more effective than methotrexate in reducing incident PsA in patients with psoriasis. […] This lower rate of PsA on topical therapy compared to phototherapy supports the importance of psoriasis severity as a risk factor. […] Biological agents significantly reduce the risk of developing PsA in patients with psoriasis compared to methotrexate, with no significant difference observed between different biologics. […] Topical therapy linked to lower PsA development than phototherapy, highlighting role of psoriasis severity.
  • #26 How to Prevent Psoriatic Arthritis
    https://www.health.com/psoriatic-arthritis-prevention-7107134
    There is no surefire way to prevent PsA or psoriasis. However, there are some things you can do to reduce the severity of your symptoms and lower the frequency of your psoriatic arthritis flare-ups (or, periods where you experience active symptoms). […] Psoriatic arthritis, like other autoimmune conditions, cant be prevented. However, your healthcare provider will likely help you find ways to prevent flare-ups and better manage skin and joint-related symptoms. […] If you have psoriasis and dont have PsA symptoms, you can also take steps to reduce your risk of activating PsA. You may consider trying one or more of the following lifestyle recommendations to lower your risk of developing symptoms. […] Maintaining a healthy weight for your body type and lifestyle may reduce your symptoms and how often youre experiencing flare-ups.
  • #27 Can You Prevent Psoriatic Arthritis If You Have Psoriasis?
    https://www.healthline.com/health/psoriasis/reduce-psoriatic-arthritis-risk
    A 2020 study found that having obesity or overweight is associated with an increased risk of PsA in people who have psoriasis. Maintaining a moderate weight can help decrease overall inflammation in the body and take pressure off the joints. […] Following an anti-inflammatory diet may help lower inflammation in your body. One of the most well-researched anti-inflammatory diet plans is the Mediterranean diet. […] According to a 2020 research review, studies suggest that exercise may help reduce inflammatory markers in the body. […] Living with a chronic condition like psoriasis or PsA can be stressful. Many people who have psoriasis or PsA also find that periods of intense stress can trigger symptoms. […] People living with psoriasis often have flares at the site of a cut or scratch on their skin.
  • #28 Psoriatic Arthritis : Treatment
    https://www.hopkinsarthritis.org/arthritis-info/psoriatic-arthritis/treatment/
    Early treatment is important in psoriatic arthritis. The earlier the treatment, the more likely you can prevent serious damage down the road. […] By working through the immune system, we can hopefully prevent damage in the joints, in the tendons, in the spine, or wherever the psoriatic arthritis shows in that person. […] Joint damage cannot be reversed, so we do all we can to prevent additional damage. […] One of the most important things is in people who are overweight or obese is weight loss. Losing 10% of the body weight in people who are overweight or obese is like adding a new treatment. Weight loss increases response to medications. […] As we continue treatment, our goal is for patients to experience long-term remission. When and if long-term remission is experienced, and theres no damage in the background, then there can be a conversation about decreasing treatment. But that usually happens after people have been controlled for a long time. And it has to be done carefully, because theres always the potential for a relapse.
  • #29 Can You Prevent Psoriatic Arthritis If You Have Psoriasis?
    https://www.healthline.com/health/psoriasis/reduce-psoriatic-arthritis-risk
    A 2020 study found that having obesity or overweight is associated with an increased risk of PsA in people who have psoriasis. Maintaining a moderate weight can help decrease overall inflammation in the body and take pressure off the joints. […] Following an anti-inflammatory diet may help lower inflammation in your body. One of the most well-researched anti-inflammatory diet plans is the Mediterranean diet. […] According to a 2020 research review, studies suggest that exercise may help reduce inflammatory markers in the body. […] Living with a chronic condition like psoriasis or PsA can be stressful. Many people who have psoriasis or PsA also find that periods of intense stress can trigger symptoms. […] People living with psoriasis often have flares at the site of a cut or scratch on their skin.
  • #30 Can You Prevent Psoriatic Arthritis If You Have Psoriasis?
    https://www.healthline.com/health/psoriasis/reduce-psoriatic-arthritis-risk
    A 2020 study found that having obesity or overweight is associated with an increased risk of PsA in people who have psoriasis. Maintaining a moderate weight can help decrease overall inflammation in the body and take pressure off the joints. […] Following an anti-inflammatory diet may help lower inflammation in your body. One of the most well-researched anti-inflammatory diet plans is the Mediterranean diet. […] According to a 2020 research review, studies suggest that exercise may help reduce inflammatory markers in the body. […] Living with a chronic condition like psoriasis or PsA can be stressful. Many people who have psoriasis or PsA also find that periods of intense stress can trigger symptoms. […] People living with psoriasis often have flares at the site of a cut or scratch on their skin.
  • #31 Psoriatic Arthritis Treatment
    https://www.arthritis-health.com/types/psoriatic-arthritis/psoriatic-arthritis-treatment
    The goal of treating psoriatic arthritis is to reduce pain and other symptoms as well as prevent future joint damage. […] Many recommended treatments for psoriatic arthritis involve changing everyday habits. Some people may find that making these lifestyle changes helps reduce pain and even reduces their need for medications. […] Losing weight decreases symptoms of psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. […] Having psoriasis increases the likelihood of also having a gluten sensitivity or celiac disease. If this is the case, avoiding gluten can decrease psoriasis symptoms and body-wide inflammation. […] Exercise is essential to maintaining muscle strength, supporting joints, and relieving psoriatic arthritis pain and stiffness. […] Professional therapists can tailor strengthening exercises to a patient’s needs, anatomy, and lifestyle.
  • #32 Psoriatic Arthritis: Symptoms and Treatments
    https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/13286-psoriatic-arthritis
    Because experts dont know what causes psoriatic arthritis, you cant prevent it. You can lower your chances of developing all types of arthritis by: […] Avoiding tobacco products. […] Following a diet and exercise plan thats healthy for you. […] Doing low-impact, non-weight-bearing exercise. […] Always wearing proper protective equipment for any activity that could damage your joints.
  • #33 Lifestyle Changes for Psoriatic Arthritis | NYU Langone Health
    https://nyulangone.org/conditions/psoriatic-arthritis/treatments/lifestyle-changes-for-psoriatic-arthritis
    Regular exercise can help you to prevent or manage the discomfort of psoriatic arthritis. […] Low-impact activities, such as walking, swimming, and cycling, can benefit the spine and increase endurance. […] If you have psoriatic arthritis and are taking medications to manage the condition, your doctor may recommend refraining from drinking alcohol.
  • #34 Lifestyle Changes for Psoriatic Arthritis | NYU Langone Health
    https://nyulangone.org/conditions/psoriatic-arthritis/treatments/lifestyle-changes-for-psoriatic-arthritis
    Regular exercise can help you to prevent or manage the discomfort of psoriatic arthritis. […] Low-impact activities, such as walking, swimming, and cycling, can benefit the spine and increase endurance. […] If you have psoriatic arthritis and are taking medications to manage the condition, your doctor may recommend refraining from drinking alcohol.
  • #35 Psoriatic Arthritis Treatment
    https://www.arthritis-health.com/types/psoriatic-arthritis/psoriatic-arthritis-treatment
    The goal of treating psoriatic arthritis is to reduce pain and other symptoms as well as prevent future joint damage. […] Many recommended treatments for psoriatic arthritis involve changing everyday habits. Some people may find that making these lifestyle changes helps reduce pain and even reduces their need for medications. […] Losing weight decreases symptoms of psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. […] Having psoriasis increases the likelihood of also having a gluten sensitivity or celiac disease. If this is the case, avoiding gluten can decrease psoriasis symptoms and body-wide inflammation. […] Exercise is essential to maintaining muscle strength, supporting joints, and relieving psoriatic arthritis pain and stiffness. […] Professional therapists can tailor strengthening exercises to a patient’s needs, anatomy, and lifestyle.
  • #36 Can You Prevent Psoriatic Arthritis If You Have Psoriasis?
    https://www.healthline.com/health/psoriasis/reduce-psoriatic-arthritis-risk
    A 2020 study found that having obesity or overweight is associated with an increased risk of PsA in people who have psoriasis. Maintaining a moderate weight can help decrease overall inflammation in the body and take pressure off the joints. […] Following an anti-inflammatory diet may help lower inflammation in your body. One of the most well-researched anti-inflammatory diet plans is the Mediterranean diet. […] According to a 2020 research review, studies suggest that exercise may help reduce inflammatory markers in the body. […] Living with a chronic condition like psoriasis or PsA can be stressful. Many people who have psoriasis or PsA also find that periods of intense stress can trigger symptoms. […] People living with psoriasis often have flares at the site of a cut or scratch on their skin.
  • #37 Psoriatic Arthritis Treatment
    https://www.arthritis-health.com/types/psoriatic-arthritis/psoriatic-arthritis-treatment
    The goal of treating psoriatic arthritis is to reduce pain and other symptoms as well as prevent future joint damage. […] Many recommended treatments for psoriatic arthritis involve changing everyday habits. Some people may find that making these lifestyle changes helps reduce pain and even reduces their need for medications. […] Losing weight decreases symptoms of psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. […] Having psoriasis increases the likelihood of also having a gluten sensitivity or celiac disease. If this is the case, avoiding gluten can decrease psoriasis symptoms and body-wide inflammation. […] Exercise is essential to maintaining muscle strength, supporting joints, and relieving psoriatic arthritis pain and stiffness. […] Professional therapists can tailor strengthening exercises to a patient’s needs, anatomy, and lifestyle.
  • #38 Can You Prevent Psoriatic Arthritis If You Have Psoriasis?
    https://www.healthline.com/health/psoriasis/reduce-psoriatic-arthritis-risk
    A 2020 study found that having obesity or overweight is associated with an increased risk of PsA in people who have psoriasis. Maintaining a moderate weight can help decrease overall inflammation in the body and take pressure off the joints. […] Following an anti-inflammatory diet may help lower inflammation in your body. One of the most well-researched anti-inflammatory diet plans is the Mediterranean diet. […] According to a 2020 research review, studies suggest that exercise may help reduce inflammatory markers in the body. […] Living with a chronic condition like psoriasis or PsA can be stressful. Many people who have psoriasis or PsA also find that periods of intense stress can trigger symptoms. […] People living with psoriasis often have flares at the site of a cut or scratch on their skin.
  • #39 How to Prevent Psoriatic Arthritis
    https://www.health.com/psoriatic-arthritis-prevention-7107134
    Regular exercise can help you maintain a healthy weight and reduce inflammation. […] While stress isnt always avoidable, there are some things you can do to better manage your stress, including: Taking breaks from activities or things that make you feel stressed, like being on social media or constantly following the news. […] Once you receive a diagnosis for psoriasis, its important to keep in contact with your healthcare provider and follow your psoriasis treatment planas this can help you reduce your risk of PsA. […] Your healthcare provider may recommend a variety of prevention techniques such as maintaining a healthy weight that is right for you, getting regular light to moderate exercise, ensuring you are getting enough quality sleep throughout the night, reducing your stress levels, and following your psoriasis treatment plan.
  • #40 How to Prevent Psoriatic Arthritis
    https://www.health.com/psoriatic-arthritis-prevention-7107134
    Regular exercise can help you maintain a healthy weight and reduce inflammation. […] While stress isnt always avoidable, there are some things you can do to better manage your stress, including: Taking breaks from activities or things that make you feel stressed, like being on social media or constantly following the news. […] Once you receive a diagnosis for psoriasis, its important to keep in contact with your healthcare provider and follow your psoriasis treatment planas this can help you reduce your risk of PsA. […] Your healthcare provider may recommend a variety of prevention techniques such as maintaining a healthy weight that is right for you, getting regular light to moderate exercise, ensuring you are getting enough quality sleep throughout the night, reducing your stress levels, and following your psoriasis treatment plan.
  • #41 Psoriatic Arthritis: How to Prevent and Ease Symptoms
    https://www.webmd.com/arthritis/psoriatic-arthritis/psoriatic-arthritis-prevention
    You can soothe your psoriatic arthritis symptoms — or even stop them before they start — with a combo of exercise, medicines, and other treatments. […] Your doctor can tell you exactly what you need to do. […] When you make exercise a habit, you can: Ease arthritis symptoms. […] Common triggers for psoriatic flares include: Skipping your psoriatic arthritis medication. […] It often helps to keep a journal of your symptoms along with details of your diet, exercise, stress, and sleep. […] You can keep your symptoms under control with treatment.
  • #42 Psoriatic Arthritis: What Is It, Symptoms, Treatment, and More
    https://www.healthline.com/health/psoriatic-arthritis
    As PsA is an autoimmune disease, it cannot be prevented. That said, there are strategies to prevent or reduce flare-ups, and manage the symptoms. This includes avoiding known triggers. […] To learn your triggers, keep a symptom diary. Each day, write down your symptoms and what you were doing when they started. Also note whether you changed anything in your routine, like if you started taking a new medication. […] Although you cant avoid all of these triggers, you can try to manage stress, stop smoking, and cut down your alcohol intake.
  • #43 Psoriatic Arthritis Medications, Treatment, Causes & Symptoms
    https://www.emedicinehealth.com/psoriatic_arthritis/article_em.htm
    Are There Ways to Prevent Psoriatic Arthritis? […] Various medications can cause psoriasis to worsen. Try to avoid these medications to minimize flare-ups. Lithium (Eskalith, Lithobid) and withdrawal from systemic corticosteroids (a steroid treatment that affects the whole body) both are well known to cause flare-ups. Beta-blockers, antimalarial drugs, and NSAIDs may also cause flare-ups. […] Additional preventative steps for psoriasis flare-ups include the following: […] Avoiding environmental factors that trigger psoriasis, such as smoking, sun exposure, and stress, may help prevent or minimize flare-ups of psoriasis. Sun exposure may help in many cases of psoriasis and aggravate it in others. […] Alcohol is considered a risk factor for psoriasis in young to middle-aged men. Avoid or minimize alcohol use if you have psoriasis. […] Specific dietary restrictions or supplements other than a well-balanced and adequate diet are unimportant in the management of plaque psoriasis.
  • #44 Psoriatic Arthritis Treatment & Management: Approach Considerations, Pharmacotherapy, Nonpharmacologic therapy
    https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/2196539-treatment
    A number of medications can exacerbate psoriasis; therefore, avoidance of these agents may help to prevent or minimize flare-ups. Lithium and withdrawal from systemic corticosteroids are well known to cause disease flare-ups. […] Prevention includes rest and exercise. Joint protection, including splints, braces, and other supports, may be helpful. No definitive prevention exists, because this is a chronic disease that can wax and wane.
  • #45 Psoriatic Arthritis: How to Prevent and Ease Symptoms
    https://www.webmd.com/arthritis/psoriatic-arthritis/psoriatic-arthritis-prevention
    You can soothe your psoriatic arthritis symptoms — or even stop them before they start — with a combo of exercise, medicines, and other treatments. […] Your doctor can tell you exactly what you need to do. […] When you make exercise a habit, you can: Ease arthritis symptoms. […] Common triggers for psoriatic flares include: Skipping your psoriatic arthritis medication. […] It often helps to keep a journal of your symptoms along with details of your diet, exercise, stress, and sleep. […] You can keep your symptoms under control with treatment.
  • #46 Psoriatic Arthritis: What Is It, Symptoms, Treatment, and More
    https://www.healthline.com/health/psoriatic-arthritis
    As PsA is an autoimmune disease, it cannot be prevented. That said, there are strategies to prevent or reduce flare-ups, and manage the symptoms. This includes avoiding known triggers. […] To learn your triggers, keep a symptom diary. Each day, write down your symptoms and what you were doing when they started. Also note whether you changed anything in your routine, like if you started taking a new medication. […] Although you cant avoid all of these triggers, you can try to manage stress, stop smoking, and cut down your alcohol intake.
  • #47 Azthena logo with the word Azthena
    https://www.news-medical.net/health/Psoriatic-Arthritis-Prevention.aspx
    Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is a painful joint condition that complicates the relapsing chronic skin disease psoriasis. It is recommended that all psoriasis patients be evaluated at least once a year to detect the earliest signs of PsA. […] Early assessment might enable the patient to take preventive action against the deterioration of joint structure and function. […] The presence of psoriasis is by far the highest risk factor for PsA, though in a few people the arthritis precedes the skin condition. […] A family history of PsA in first-degree relatives such as parents or siblings increases the risk of PsA in individuals with psoriasis. […] Patients with psoriasis should probably take care not to engage in activities which could cause joint trauma, such as carpentry. […] People with psoriasis should adopt as many of the following tips as possible to avoid the development of joint damage due to PsA. […] Going in for testing at least once a year so that early signs and symptoms can be identified early and PsA progression may be slowed. This is crucial because the condition can sometimes worsen very quickly and very seriously, causing extensive joint damage either spontaneously or after an injury.
  • #48 Psoriatic Arthritis Treatment & Management: Approach Considerations, Pharmacotherapy, Nonpharmacologic therapy
    https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/2196539-treatment
    A number of medications can exacerbate psoriasis; therefore, avoidance of these agents may help to prevent or minimize flare-ups. Lithium and withdrawal from systemic corticosteroids are well known to cause disease flare-ups. […] Prevention includes rest and exercise. Joint protection, including splints, braces, and other supports, may be helpful. No definitive prevention exists, because this is a chronic disease that can wax and wane.
  • #49 Psoriatic Arthritis: Symptoms and Treatments
    https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/13286-psoriatic-arthritis
    Because experts dont know what causes psoriatic arthritis, you cant prevent it. You can lower your chances of developing all types of arthritis by: […] Avoiding tobacco products. […] Following a diet and exercise plan thats healthy for you. […] Doing low-impact, non-weight-bearing exercise. […] Always wearing proper protective equipment for any activity that could damage your joints.
  • #50
    https://reu.termedia.pl/Prevention-and-risk-assessment-of-cardiovascular-events-in-a-population-of-patients,152373,0,2.html
    The recommended preventive interventions in this group at risk include monitoring of body weight (BMI greater than or equal to 25 kg/m2 is an indication for screening for diabetes on average every 3 years), blood pressure (over 40 years of age indication for screening every 3-5 years, with high risk of hypertension every year), lipid levels (cholesterol, triglycerides), hemoglobin, or abdominal circumference. […] In terms of physical activity, a properly tailored exercise plan in the Ps population has been proven to alleviate symptoms and reduce the risk of cardiometabolic diseases, which are significantly caused by low levels of physical activity. […] The key intervention should be first of all reduction of inflammation through available therapies. In the case of both peripheral and axial forms of Ps, treatment with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (depending on the form) and biologicals (e.g. anti-TNF, anti-IL-12/23, anti-CTL-4), and in the peripheral form of PsA, treatment with synthetic modifying drugs (e.g. MTX) and biologicals should be applied.
  • #51
    https://reu.termedia.pl/Prevention-and-risk-assessment-of-cardiovascular-events-in-a-population-of-patients,152373,0,2.html
    The recommended preventive interventions in this group at risk include monitoring of body weight (BMI greater than or equal to 25 kg/m2 is an indication for screening for diabetes on average every 3 years), blood pressure (over 40 years of age indication for screening every 3-5 years, with high risk of hypertension every year), lipid levels (cholesterol, triglycerides), hemoglobin, or abdominal circumference. […] In terms of physical activity, a properly tailored exercise plan in the Ps population has been proven to alleviate symptoms and reduce the risk of cardiometabolic diseases, which are significantly caused by low levels of physical activity. […] The key intervention should be first of all reduction of inflammation through available therapies. In the case of both peripheral and axial forms of Ps, treatment with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (depending on the form) and biologicals (e.g. anti-TNF, anti-IL-12/23, anti-CTL-4), and in the peripheral form of PsA, treatment with synthetic modifying drugs (e.g. MTX) and biologicals should be applied.
  • #52
    https://reu.termedia.pl/Prevention-and-risk-assessment-of-cardiovascular-events-in-a-population-of-patients,152373,0,2.html
    The recommended preventive interventions in this group at risk include monitoring of body weight (BMI greater than or equal to 25 kg/m2 is an indication for screening for diabetes on average every 3 years), blood pressure (over 40 years of age indication for screening every 3-5 years, with high risk of hypertension every year), lipid levels (cholesterol, triglycerides), hemoglobin, or abdominal circumference. […] In terms of physical activity, a properly tailored exercise plan in the Ps population has been proven to alleviate symptoms and reduce the risk of cardiometabolic diseases, which are significantly caused by low levels of physical activity. […] The key intervention should be first of all reduction of inflammation through available therapies. In the case of both peripheral and axial forms of Ps, treatment with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (depending on the form) and biologicals (e.g. anti-TNF, anti-IL-12/23, anti-CTL-4), and in the peripheral form of PsA, treatment with synthetic modifying drugs (e.g. MTX) and biologicals should be applied.
  • #53
    https://reu.termedia.pl/Prevention-and-risk-assessment-of-cardiovascular-events-in-a-population-of-patients,152373,0,2.html
    Adequate physical activity, which reduces inflammation and the psycho-emotional consequences of the disease, are also essential for the regulation of BMI, the efficiency of the musculoskeletal system and the stabilization of the cardiovascular system through effects on the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system, reduction of insulin resistance, lipid circulation, and molecular and metabolic adaptation of the heart muscle. […] Reducing the risk of cardiovascular incidents should also include a reduction in blood lipid levels, which can be achieved with lipid-regulating drugs with also a beneficial anti-inflammatory profile, mainly statins. […] Preventive measures available to reduce CVD risk such as therapies with effective inflammation-reducing drugs (classical and biologic disease-modifying agents) and recommendation of the lifestyle changes that should be made.
  • #54 Psoriatic Arthritis : Treatment
    https://www.hopkinsarthritis.org/arthritis-info/psoriatic-arthritis/treatment/
    Early treatment is important in psoriatic arthritis. The earlier the treatment, the more likely you can prevent serious damage down the road. […] By working through the immune system, we can hopefully prevent damage in the joints, in the tendons, in the spine, or wherever the psoriatic arthritis shows in that person. […] Joint damage cannot be reversed, so we do all we can to prevent additional damage. […] One of the most important things is in people who are overweight or obese is weight loss. Losing 10% of the body weight in people who are overweight or obese is like adding a new treatment. Weight loss increases response to medications. […] As we continue treatment, our goal is for patients to experience long-term remission. When and if long-term remission is experienced, and theres no damage in the background, then there can be a conversation about decreasing treatment. But that usually happens after people have been controlled for a long time. And it has to be done carefully, because theres always the potential for a relapse.
  • #55 Psoriatic arthritis | NHS inform
    https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/muscle-bone-and-joints/conditions-that-can-affect-multiple-parts-of-the-body/psoriatic-arthritis/
    An early diagnosis and the right treatment can slow down the progression of psoriatic arthritis. Treatment can also help reduce or prevent permanent damage to your joints. […] Losing weight will help your general health and reduce the strain on your joints. There is evidence that weight loss can also improve the control of psoriatic arthritis and the response to treatment. […] Several studies have shown that patients with psoriatic arthritis who don’t smoke tend to have less severe disease and respond much better to treatment compared to those who do smoke.
  • #56 Psoriatic Arthritis – Diagnosis, Treatment, Prognosis and Clinical Manifestations
    https://www.hopkinsarthritis.org/arthritis-info/psoriatic-arthritis/
    Left untreated, it can lead to joint and tendon damage causing decreased function and disability. The goal of treatment is to prevent decreased function, deformities and disability. […] At this time nothing can be done to prevent it. But, studies show that people who develop psoriatic arthritis and have access to rheumatologic treatment within six months, are the people who develop less damage and disability.
  • #57 Psoriatic Arthritis Treatment: A Complete Guide
    https://www.everydayhealth.com/psoriatic-arthritis/guide/treatment/
    Treatment of psoriatic arthritis is aimed at relieving symptoms, reducing inflammation, and preventing damage to the joints. […] The practice of adjusting medications to reach a treatment goal is called treat to target, and its an approach thats used to treat rheumatoid arthritis and other inflammatory diseases, according to the Arthritis Foundation. […] Using a treat-to-target approach to achieve remission can require frequent doctor visits and many changes in your drug regimen. […] Maintaining a healthy lifestyle is good for your general health, and it may help you manage the symptoms of psoriatic arthritis. […] Regular exercise can help strengthen muscles and keep your joints strong and flexible, which can reduce joint pain and swelling. […] Following a healthy diet helps you feel better now and prevent chronic diseases such as diabetes and heart disease.
  • #58 Prevention of Psoriatic Arthritis: The Need for Prospective Studies – PubMed
    https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38796274/
    Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is a systemic chronic inflammatory disease that develops in up to 30% of patients with psoriasis. Mixed data variably support the potential ability to „prevent” and/or delay PsA through use of systemic therapies in psoriasis patients. […] Thus, the authors believe prospective observational and interventional studies are crucial to understanding our ability to truly modify the transition from psoriasis to psoriatic arthritis and delay or prevent PsA onset.
  • #59
    https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s13555-023-01072-1
    Recent retrospective evidence has underlined the possibility of preventing psoriatic arthritis (PsA) onset in patients suffering from psoriasis (PsO) by using systemic treatments, particularly biologics. […] Importantly, none of these analyses highlighted any difference in terms of arthritis prevention in PsO among the various systemic therapies, apart from the study by Singla et al. […] Based on the above, we strongly believe that only prospective studies designed according to a precise stratification of the above-mentioned risk factors and considering their temporal impact on PsA development may clarify whether biologics prevent the transition toward a clinical PsA. […] However, prospective controlled trials on large samples are needed to confirm these preliminary data.
  • #60
    https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s13555-023-01072-1
    Recent retrospective evidence has underlined the possibility of preventing psoriatic arthritis (PsA) onset in patients suffering from psoriasis (PsO) by using systemic treatments, particularly biologics. […] Importantly, none of these analyses highlighted any difference in terms of arthritis prevention in PsO among the various systemic therapies, apart from the study by Singla et al. […] Based on the above, we strongly believe that only prospective studies designed according to a precise stratification of the above-mentioned risk factors and considering their temporal impact on PsA development may clarify whether biologics prevent the transition toward a clinical PsA. […] However, prospective controlled trials on large samples are needed to confirm these preliminary data.
  • #61 Psoriatic Arthritis: Development, Detection and Prevention: A Scoping Review
    https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/11/3850
    Psoriatic arthritis is a heterogenous chronic inflammatory disease that develops over time in some patients with psoriasis. […] Therefore, screening for risk factors and the early signs of arthritis is highly important and recommended. […] Early intervention is based on the assumption that it is possible to prevent or delay psoriatic arthritis if systemic treatment for psoriasis can be administered early enough. […] The early intervention hypothesis implies that psoriatic arthritis development could be delayed or even prevented if pharmacological intervention is applied at an early window of opportunity. […] Early systemic treatment may have a significant positive impact on the long-term outcomes of psoriasis by delaying or preventing joint involvement. […] A treat-to-target strategy for preventing PsA development is worth further study.
  • #62 Can You Prevent Psoriatic Arthritis if You Have Psoriasis?
    https://www.everydayhealth.com/psoriasis/have-psoriasis-heres-how-you-can-reduce-your-risk-of-psoriatic-arthritis/
    While there is no guaranteed way to prevent psoriatic arthritis in individuals with psoriasis, managing controllable risk factors such as obesity and joint trauma may reduce the likelihood you’ll develop this condition. […] Early treatment and adhering to therapy plans for psoriasis including considering biologics when appropriate can potentially reduce inflammation and minimize the risk of progression to psoriatic arthritis.
  • #63 Psoriatic arthritis — Arthritis Australia
    https://arthritisaustralia.com.au/types-of-arthritis/psoriatic-arthritis/
    With the right treatment, most people with psoriatic arthritis can lead full and active lives. […] Most people with psoriatic arthritis will need some ongoing treatment to control their symptoms and prevent damage to the joints. […] A rheumatologist can diagnose psoriatic arthritis and make sure you get the right treatment to help your symptoms and prevent future problems. […] Learn about psoriatic arthritis and play an active role in your treatment. […] Live a healthy life. Stay physically active, eat a healthy diet, stop smoking and reduce stress to help your overall health and wellbeing.
  • #64 Can You Prevent Psoriatic Arthritis if You Have Psoriasis?
    https://www.everydayhealth.com/psoriasis/have-psoriasis-heres-how-you-can-reduce-your-risk-of-psoriatic-arthritis/
    While there is no guaranteed way to prevent psoriatic arthritis in individuals with psoriasis, managing controllable risk factors such as obesity and joint trauma may reduce the likelihood you’ll develop this condition. […] Early treatment and adhering to therapy plans for psoriasis including considering biologics when appropriate can potentially reduce inflammation and minimize the risk of progression to psoriatic arthritis.
  • #65 Psoriatic arthritis — Arthritis Australia
    https://arthritisaustralia.com.au/types-of-arthritis/psoriatic-arthritis/
    With the right treatment, most people with psoriatic arthritis can lead full and active lives. […] Most people with psoriatic arthritis will need some ongoing treatment to control their symptoms and prevent damage to the joints. […] A rheumatologist can diagnose psoriatic arthritis and make sure you get the right treatment to help your symptoms and prevent future problems. […] Learn about psoriatic arthritis and play an active role in your treatment. […] Live a healthy life. Stay physically active, eat a healthy diet, stop smoking and reduce stress to help your overall health and wellbeing.
  • #66 Why Treat Psoriatic Arthritis?
    https://www.psoriasis.org/why-treat-psoriatic-arthritis/
    Although psoriatic arthritis may range from mild to severe, it is important to treat it no matter the severity. […] If left untreated, psoriatic arthritis (PsA) can cause permanent joint damage, which may be disabling. […] In addition to preventing irreversible joint damage, treating your PsA may also help reduce inflammation in your body that could lead to other diseases. […] These are all valid reasons to treat your PsA. […] Discuss with your rheumatologist how to effectively treat your PsA and meet your treatment goals. […] Since your treatment may also affect your overall health, continue to see your primary care provider for regular check-ups. […] These guidelines recommend: […] Avoiding smoking.
  • #67 Psoriatic arthritis prevention: Tips and management
    https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/326883
    There is no psoriatic arthritis prevention strategy, but getting prompt and effective treatment can help reduce the frequency and severity of symptoms. […] A rheumatologist can identify risk factors for psoriatic arthritis and help minimize the chances of developing the disease. […] However, there is no way to predict who will get psoriatic arthritis and no surefire way to prevent this inflammatory joint disease.
  • #68 PSORIATIC ARTHRITIS | Sports Medicine Today
    https://www.sportsmedtoday.com/psoriatic-arthritis-va-302.htm
    Psoriatic arthritis may seem like a sports-related injury if you have a swollen, painful joint. […] There is no known way to prevent psoriatic arthritis from happening, but diagnosing the disease early is important. If recognized early, patients can do things to prevent the disease from getting worse. Losing weight (if needed), staying active and starting on medications to decrease inflammation can help slow down changes in bones and joints and prevent flares. This will allow patients to continue the physical activities they enjoy.