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Psoriatic arthritis

is a chronic inflammatory condition of the joints that can also affect areas where tendons and ligaments connect to the bone.

The immune system

mistakenly attacks healthy joints and surrounding tissue, which causes pain and inflammation and can result in joint damage.

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If lifestyle changes

along with other treatments — nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs), immunosuppressants, steroids, enzyme inhibitors — aren’t enough to control your psoriatic arthritis, your doctor may recommend biologic treatment.

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NSAIDs

DMARDs

Immunosuppressants

Steroids

Enzyme Inhibitors

Biologics

suppress the entire immune system. are a newer type of treatment that targets the specific source of underlying inflammation in the body.

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Traditional systemic drugs

Biologics

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By treating the inflammation at its source

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biologics help calm the disease process, which can help ease psoriatic arthritis symptoms, prevent joint damage, and improve your quality of life.