Psoriatic arthritis is a type of arthritis that patients with psoriasis suffer from that affects larger joints like the knees or shoulders. Without treatment psoriatic arthritis can cause joint damage, skin damage and lead to depression or coronary artery disease.
This video features Bobby Buka, MD. Dr. Buka is a section chief at Mount Sinai School of Medicine. Dr. Buka is also a diplomate of the American Board of Dermatology and the Society for Pediatric Dermatology.
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