Diseases and Conditions
Psoriatic arthritis
Overview
Symptoms
Causes
Risk factors
Complications
Diagnosis
Treatment
Lifestyle and home remedies
Coping and support
Preparing for an appointment
Risk factors
Several factors can increase your risk of psoriatic arthritis, including:
- Psoriasis. Having psoriasis is the single greatest risk factor for developing psoriatic arthritis.
- Family history. Many people with psoriatic arthritis have a parent or a sibling with the disease.
- Age. Although anyone can develop psoriatic arthritis, it occurs most often in adults between the ages of 30 and 55.
