PSORIATIC ARTHRITIS AND DERMATOLOGICAL LESIONS: CLINICAL MANAGEMENT
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https://doi.org/10.51891/rease.v10i10.16081Keywords:
Psoriatic arthritis. Dermatological lesions. Clinical management. Treatment and quality of life.Abstract
Introduction: Psoriatic arthritis is a chronic inflammatory condition that affects the joints and is often associated with psoriasis, a skin disease characterized by red, scaly lesions on the skin. This comorbidity not only impacts the quality of life of patients but also presents significant challenges in clinical management. Early diagnosis and an integrated approach involving dermatologists and rheumatologists are essential to control both joint symptoms and dermatological lesions. The interrelationship between arthritis activity and psoriasis severity has been the subject of study, revealing that effective treatment of one condition can benefit the other. Objective: To analyze the recent literature on the clinical management of psoriatic arthritis and its dermatological manifestations, highlighting best practices and therapeutic approaches. Methodology: The methodology was based on the PRISMA checklist, where the PubMed, SciELO and Web of Science databases were used. Five descriptors were applied: "psoriatic arthritis", "dermatological lesions", "clinical management", "treatment" and "quality of life". The inclusion criteria were: articles published in the last ten years, studies that addressed the relationship between psoriatic arthritis and dermatological lesions, and research that presented relevant clinical or therapeutic data. The exclusion criteria included: articles that were not available in full text, studies focused only on psoriasis without mentioning arthritis, and literature reviews without original data. Results: The results found indicated that the treatment of psoriatic arthritis should be multifaceted, involving both systemic and topical therapies, in addition to non-pharmacological interventions. The efficacy of TNF-alpha inhibitors and other biological therapies were frequently cited, showing significant benefits in reducing skin lesions and joint pain. Conclusion: The conclusion highlighted the importance of an integrated and collaborative approach in the clinical management of psoriatic arthritis and its dermatological lesions, emphasizing that treatment optimization can significantly improve patients' quality of life.
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