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2024-12-03 12:13:28
Does nail pitting ultimately lead to psoriatic arthritis? How can I prevent it from developing faster?
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Hello there, an interesting question here. Nail pitting is an extra-articular manifestation of psoriatic arthritis. In children, 30% of children with psoriatic arthritis may have nail changes. In adults,  the prevalence is 50-80%. There are other extra-articular manifestations of psoriatic arthritis. Treating psoriasis & psoriatic arthritis mostly should treat the nail changes too.
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